Sports
Sean Payton considers himself "fortunate" regarding the General Managers he has worked with
Sean Payton feels fortunate for his GM partnerships in the NFL
Yahoo Sports1 min read
SoccerFeature
Guardiola publicly backs West Ham ahead of Arsenal title showdown
TL;DR
Pep Guardiola has publicly supported West Ham ahead of their crucial match against Arsenal, as Manchester City narrows the title race. Cityâs recent win against Brentford puts pressure on Arsenal with only three matches left in the season.
Key points
- Guardiola backs West Ham ahead of Arsenal match
- Manchester City closes the gap on Arsenal to two points
- City defeated Brentford 3-0
- Arsenal has three league matches left
- Guardiola uses West Ham's gesture to show support
West HamArsenalManchester CityBrentford
Guardiola publicly backs West Ham ahead of Arsenal title showdown
Pep Guardiola could not resist getting involved in the Premier League title race again after Manchester City closed the gap on Arsenal to just two points on Saturday evening.
City comfortably defeated Brentford 3-0 to pile pressure on the Gunners ahead of Sundayâs huge London derby away to West Ham, with Arsenal now knowing there is very little room for error across their final three league matches.
After speaking to the media following Cityâs victory, Guardiola jokingly crossed his arms in the famous West Ham âIronsâ gesture before smiling and saying: âCOME ON YOU IRONS!â
While Guardiolaâs comments were clearly light-hearted, they perfectly underline just how important todayâs match at the London Stadium has become for both ends of the Premier League table.
Arsenal are fighting to win their first league title since 2004, while West Ham are desperately battling to avoid relegation.
Arsenal and West Ham both fighting for everything
From Arsenalâs perspective, the situation could hardly be clearer.
Win the final three matches and the Premier League trophy finally returns to North London after more than two decades of waiting.
However, West Hamâs motivation will be just as strong.
The Hammers currently sit 18th in the table and only one point from safety, meaning every remaining fixture now feels like a cup final for Nuno Espirito Santoâs side.
That desperation could make this an especially dangerous game for Arsenal, particularly after the emotional and physical demands of
Q&A
What did Guardiola say about West Ham before the Arsenal match?
Guardiola expressed his support for West Ham by jokingly crossing his arms in the West Ham 'Irons' gesture and saying, 'COME ON YOU IRONS!'
How did Manchester City's win affect the title race?
Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Brentford reduced Arsenal's lead in the Premier League title race to just two points.
What is the significance of Arsenal's match against West Ham?
The match is crucial for Arsenal as they have very little room for error in their final three league matches to maintain their title hopes.
When is the Arsenal vs West Ham match scheduled?
The match between Arsenal and West Ham is scheduled for Sunday.