Manchester City players will compete for the English title on Sunday as if their lives depended on it, said coach Pep Guardiola. Premier League leaders need a win on the last day of competition to become champions.
“I can guarantee you one thing: we will fight to win the league title as if our lives depended on it,” Guardiola said on Sunday after a 2-2 draw with West Ham United. said. “It’s an incredible privilege to be a champion in front of your own fans. I’m really looking forward to that.”
Manchester City are four points ahead of Liverpool after the draw with West Ham United. The Reds play Southampton on Tuesday. City are champions for the eighth time after manager Jürgen Klopp lost to England’s south coast.
Guardiola doesn’t think he will get that far. “It is impossible to become champions in this league before three or four games have been played. This Liverpool is one of the best teams I’ve ever seen in my life. We are privileged to keep them.”
Guardiola didn’t want to dwell too much on the misstep against West Ham. “I also said to the players: don’t be disappointed. We played very well against a great opponent.”
Aston Villa will take on Manchester City at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the sold-out Etihad Stadium. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is the manager of Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Liverpool are playing their home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Eredivisie ranking
- 1. Manchester City 37-90 (+72)
- 2.Liverpool 36-86 (+65)
Source: NU
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