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Guardiola Admits Title Race Tension Affects Man City: Champions Admit Pressure Amidst Premier League Finale Battle

Michael Songu by Michael Songu
October 9, 2024
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Guardiola Admits Title Race Tension Affects Man City: Champions Admit Pressure Amidst Premier League Finale Battle
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Manchester City’s pursuit of a fourth consecutive Premier League title is likely to be impacted by nerves, as Pep Guardiola mentioned, despite his team’s previous experience. Guardiola’s men climbed to the top of the table, two points ahead of Arsenal, following Erling Haaland’s brace in the second half, which secured a victory over their challenging opponent, Tottenham, on Tuesday.

This was the first time Guardiola’s squad emerged victorious at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League, although their performance was not at its best. After Haaland’s early second-half goal, substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega had to make three crucial saves before the Norwegian striker sealed the win for the visitors with a stoppage-time penalty.

Having won eight consecutive Premier League matches and remaining unbeaten in open play in all competitions since December 6, City is set to face West Ham on the final day. Guardiola expressed his concern about playing under the pressure of the consequences of the result, emphasizing the need to focus on the game without being affected by external factors.

Reflecting on the upcoming challenge against West Ham, Guardiola recalled a similar situation two years ago when City had to come from 2-0 down to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 and prevent Liverpool from winning the title. The team is aware of the importance of the moment and remains focused on the task at hand.

Rodri emphasized City’s determination to make history by clinching a fourth consecutive English top-flight title, despite acknowledging that their recent performance was not their best. With the support of their fans and the belief in their abilities, City aims to achieve this remarkable feat.

In a tense evening in north London, Arsenal relied on their local rivals, Tottenham, to challenge City. Ortega replaced Ederson after the latter suffered a head injury during a clash with Cristian Romero. Although Ederson was disappointed with the substitution, Ortega proved to be City’s savior by making a crucial stop to prevent Son Heung-min from scoring an equalizer five minutes before the final whistle.

“Stefan’s performance was exceptional,” Rodri praised. “I understand Edi’s frustration, but the decision to substitute him was necessary due to his concussion.”

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