Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City’s quest for a fourth consecutive Premier League title is no longer entirely in their own hands.
Despite a convincing 3-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday, the Citizens remain two points adrift of leaders Arsenal with just two matches remaining.
Goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Omar Marmoush secured the vital three points at the Etihad, serving as the perfect response to a damaging 3-3 draw at Everton.
“It was in our hands, now it’s not,” Guardiola confessed post-match, emphasizing that his side must now rely on Arsenal dropping points in their final fixtures.
The City boss noted that the draw at Goodison Park was a “real proof” of how quickly the momentum can shift, though he praised his players’ reaction.
Guardiola particularly lauded Brentford’s resilience, describing Thomas Frank’s side as one of the league’s most dangerous opponents due to their transitions and set-pieces.
With a crucial game in hand against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, City knows they must remain perfect while hoping for a slip-up from the Gunners.
“We have to do our job and wait,” Guardiola added, noting that the focus must shift immediately to Selhurst Park to keep the pressure mounting.
The victory keeps the title race mathematically alive, though Arsenal remains the heavy favorite as the season hurtles toward a dramatic conclusion.
