Pep Guardiola speaks candidly about Arsenal playing before Manchester City and the possibility of Arsenal pulling away in the Premier League title race.
On 1 May 2026, Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, gave an interview at the press conference ahead of the 35th week of the 2025-26 English Premier League season, before their away match against Everton on Monday, 4 May.
This week's Premier League schedule has Arsenal playing before Manchester City, their direct title rivals, after the Gunners took a 3-point lead at the top and have played one more match. Last week, City played in the FA Cup semi-final and defeated Southampton 2-1.
1. Arsenal (34 matches) 73 points (goal difference +38)
2. Manchester City (33 matches) 70 points (+37)
Arsenal vs Fulham (Saturday, 2 May at 23:30)
Everton vs Manchester City (Monday night, 4 May at 02:00)
When asked if he would watch the Arsenal vs Fulham game to follow the Premier League title race and the possibility of Arsenal extending their lead, the Man City manager replied frankly, "What time do they play? Maybe we'll be training then."
Regarding Man City's goal before visiting Everton, Pep Guardiola said, "They are a tough opponent, as always. It will be a bit strange because Everton’s old stadium is very cool and beautiful, truly English in style. I enjoy playing there, but I also look forward to their new stadium."
"They defend very well. David Moyes knows exactly what to do. The game we played at the Etihad Stadium was decided by two or three moments, but we didn’t play well then. Now we are playing better, and I hope we can perform as we have before—to win, win, and keep winning."
