Arsenal take note: "Pep" speaks candidly ahead of the Man City versus Bournemouth game that will decide the Premier League title.
On 18 May 2026, Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, gave a recent interview at a press conference before the English Premier League match against Bournemouth in the penultimate game of the 2025-26 season, scheduled for Tuesday, 19 May at 01:30 GMT+7.
Arsenal have the chance to secure their first Premier League title in 22 years before the final match of the 2025-26 season if they beat Burnley tonight and Manchester City fail to win against Bournemouth, as the points gap would increase to 4-5 with only one game remaining.
1. Arsenal (36 matches) 79 points (68 goals scored, 26 conceded, goal difference +42)
2. Manchester City (36 matches) 77 points (75 goals scored, 32 conceded, goal difference +43)
However, Manchester City face a tough challenge as Bournemouth have been outstanding, remaining unbeaten in the Premier League for the last 16 matches (8 wins, 8 draws). Counting only regular time, Bournemouth have not lost in 17 consecutive matches (FA Cup third round 3-3 draw with Newcastle, lost 6-7 on penalties after extra time).
Pep Guardiola spoke about Manchester City's upcoming match against Bournemouth, unbeaten since 7 January: "It's another fixture after Saturday, but of course, going to Bournemouth with the feeling that we have won the FA Cup is better than going there any other way."
"Bournemouth's 17-match unbeaten streak in regular time is an incredible record. This season, they have performed well despite losing 3 of their 4 key defenders who were successful last season."
"The only way for us to win the league is to win this game. We have to end their unbeaten run; otherwise, everything ends here."