The Manchester City coach assured that many things can happen at the top of the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola has declared that the Manchester City can still reach Arsenal in the Premier Leaguewarning their rivals that “a lot can happen in 13 games”, after the 2-1 victory against the Liverpoolwhich reduced the difference at the top of the table to six points.
Two goals in the last six minutes, the work of Bernardo Silva y Erling Haalandthey came back from the initial goal of Dominik Szoboszlai in the 74th minute, giving the three points to the team Guardiola and sealing the first double league victory over the Liverpool in 89 years.
The victory of City means that they can be located three points from the Arsenalwho visit Brentford on Thursday, if they defeat Fulham at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
Guardiola believes that the tension inherent to the final stretch of the league means that the City still has a chance to surpass the Arsenal by Mikel Arteta and become champion.
“We are six points away,” he said. Guardiola. “It’s an important difference, but a lot can happen, so it’s better to have the three points.”
“Who knows if six points will be enough [para el Arsenal]but 13 games are a lot and the FA Cup is approaching, the Carabao Cup final too, the Champions League returns in March and injuries are inevitable.”
“In addition, there are other teams that have a lot at stake: European places, permanence in the league, and playing against teams that are fighting not to be relegated means that they do their best to survive, and they are very closely contested games.”
“So, from experience, 13 games are a long time. The final stretch is very, very difficult, but the important thing is to be there.”
“The only thing we can do is put pressure on the Arsenalbe close, and take advantage if they make a mistake.
“We have to play against them [el Arsenal] at home, so of course we have to beat them.”
He City seemed to have achieved a 3-1 victory in the final moments when Rayan Cherki He scored with a shot from his own half, but the goal was disallowed due to a struggle between Haaland and Szoboszlai as the ball approached the goal.
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MINUTE 100′ Manchester City winning 1-2:
– Alisson goes up to shoot
– Donnarumma makes a save
– City’s counterattack comes and Cherki shoots from midfield
– Szoboszlai pulls Haaland and then the Norwegian does the same, the law of advantage is applied and it’s… pic.twitter.com/KyBO1ZOzOr— ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) February 8, 2026
After reviewing the play with the help of the VAR, referee Craig Pawson awarded a free kick to the City and showed a red card to Szoboszlai for preventing a clear scoring opportunity, even though the ball ended up in the net.
Guardiola He stated that the goal should have been valid and that Szoboszlai should not have been sent off.
“Common sense, right?” he said. Guardiola. “How many grabs are there in a game that the referees let pass? They simply consider the goal valid, let the game continue and let Szoboszlai continue playing.”
