“The identical degree, each groups [Liverpool and Arsenal]. They’ve each been unbelievable.”
London calling
Fulham are the following facet who stand in the way in which of Metropolis’s pursuit of a sixth title in seven years.
The Residents can pile the stress on Arsenal with victory within the Saturday lunch-time conflict at Craven Cottage, with the North Londoners travelling to Manchester United a day later.
However Guardiola is aware of the risk Marco Silva’s males can pose, regardless of the Cottagers now battling for nothing greater than a top-half end.
On his opposing supervisor, the Catalan boss mentioned: “Wonderful. Not solely this season, he was promoted with Fulham taking part in glorious soccer final season rather well.
“His defences are actually good and I love him so much.
“He had some issues at Everton, however at Fulham his influence is there.”
Rodri snub
Metropolis duo Phil Foden and Erling Haaland have been each lately nominated for the Premier League’s Participant of the Season award however the omission of Rodri has sparked some criticism.
“The nominees deserve it. The winner of the trophy deserves it, the listing is large so everyone seems to be necessary,” Guardiola mentioned when requested of his midfielder’s snub.
“Rodri is aware of what we take into consideration the significance of him and the extraordinary participant he’s.
“He shouldn’t be worrying about that.”
Rodri has the identical variety of defeats as Participant of the Season nominations within the Premier League this season (0). 🤪
He is the one participant with:
◉ 20+ photographs heading in the right direction
◉ 20+ probabilities created
◉ 20+ aerial duels received
◉ 20+ take-ons accomplished
◉ 20+ tackles made
◉ 20+ interceptions… pic.twitter.com/Kj9MiPCIuN— Squawka (@Squawka) May 9, 2024
‘Scenario is evident’
Arsenal boss Arteta is aware of Metropolis have the higher hand within the title race however says his facet’s job within the closing two video games is evident.
Forward of visiting Outdated Trafford, the Spaniard mentioned: “It leaves us in a really clear state of affairs. We’ve got to focus and do what should do to be in the very best state of affairs.
“That’s what we’re doing. We’ve got to assume that it’ll work and we might be higher than our opponent and beat them.
