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Goal difference cannot distract us, says Guardiola
TL;DR
Pep Guardiola emphasizes that Manchester City should not focus on goal difference as they chase Arsenal in the Premier League. City is three points behind Arsenal but has a game in hand.
Key points
- Guardiola advises against focusing on goal difference
- City is three points behind Arsenal
- City has a game in hand over Arsenal
- Arsenal's goal difference is +37, City's is +36
- Next match is against Burnley
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Goal difference cannot distract us, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says City must not focus on goal difference in the remaining Premier League games this season.
We sit three points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand and could go top with victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.
With the end of the campaign fast approaching, the top two are also just one apart when it comes to goal difference, with Arsenal on +37 and City on +36.
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Speaking in Tuesday’s press conference, Guardiola accepted it could be an important factor but encouraged his players not to allow it to derail them.
“Yes, absolutely but it cannot distract us,” he said when asked whether it could decide the destination of this season’s title.
“We would be imbalanced and then we would concede a lot of goals.
“I have a feeling that the opponents we face, we will not score a lot of goals. The rivals are really good. We will try to do what we can do to win the game.
“It’s the same as before Arsenal. People say what happens if you lose but no one asks what happens if you win. We will try to beat Burnley and the game will dictate what will happen.
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“If you tell me I play with seven strikers and we score 20 goals then I will play seven strikers. It doesn’t work. Attack well and defend well.
“All the things we’ve been talking about for the last few months. If the momentum is there and fluid, we can maybe score a lot of goals.”
Q&A
What did Pep Guardiola say about goal difference in the Premier League?
Pep Guardiola stated that Manchester City must not focus on goal difference as they approach the end of the season.
How many points behind Arsenal is Manchester City?
Manchester City is currently three points behind Arsenal in the Premier League standings.
What is the goal difference between Arsenal and Manchester City?
Arsenal has a goal difference of +37, while Manchester City has a goal difference of +36.
When is Manchester City's next match in the Premier League?
Manchester City's next match is against Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.
