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Let's play the game and not the occasion, urges Pep
TL;DR
Pep Guardiola has advised Manchester City to focus on playing their game rather than the significance of the occasion as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday.
Key points
- Pep Guardiola is the manager of Manchester City.
- Manchester City will play against Arsenal.
- The match takes place at the Etihad Stadium.
- Arsenal is currently leading the Premier League.
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Let's play the game and not the occasion, urges Pep
Pep Guardiola has urged City to play the game and not the occasion when the Blues lock horns with Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday.
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The meeting promises to be the most eagerly anticipated game of the Premier League season yet, pitting together as it does Mike Arteta’s league leaders and second-placed City.
Arsenal will step out holding a six-point lead at the top – but City have the advantage of a vital game in hand.
It’s a prospect that has captured global attention and interest.
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However, looking ahead to what promises to be a special occasion, the City boss stressed the key was keeping emotions in check and for his players to seek to continue to further improve on their collective performance.
“I said today to the players, it is just a football game and we have to approach it like a football game,” Pep declared addressing the media at Friday’s pre-match press conference.
“If you get distracted by emotions, that is how you lose focus.
Q&A
What did Pep Guardiola say about the upcoming match against Arsenal?
Pep Guardiola urged Manchester City to focus on playing the game rather than the occasion when facing Arsenal.
When is the Manchester City vs Arsenal match scheduled?
The match between Manchester City and Arsenal is scheduled for Sunday.
Why is the match between Manchester City and Arsenal significant?
The match is significant as it features Manchester City facing the current Premier League leaders, Arsenal.
What is Pep Guardiola's coaching philosophy regarding high-stakes matches?
Pep Guardiola emphasizes the importance of focusing on gameplay rather than the pressure of the occasion in high-stakes matches.
