“What you cannot control, forget about it” – Pep Guardiola’s honest title race message to Manchester City squad

TL;DR

Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to focus on what they can control in the title race against Arsenal. City can reduce Arsenal's lead to two points with a win over Crystal Palace.

Key points

Guardiola emphasizes focus on controllable factors
Manchester City can cut Arsenal's lead to two points
Upcoming match against Crystal Palace is critical

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“What you cannot control, forget about it” – Pep Guardiola’s honest title race message to Manchester City squad

Guardiola reacts to Arsenal’s hard-fought 1-0 win vs West Ham at the London Stadium
Man City can cut Gunners’ lead to two points by beating Crystal Palace on Wednesday night
Focus on yourselves and what you have to do: Guardiola tells Man City players

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has discussed the title race battle with Arsenal ahead of Wednesday’s meeting with Crystal Palace.

The Blues must win their game in hand over Premier League leaders Arsenal to cut the Gunners’ lead at the summit back to two points ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final.

City lost ground in the title race by succumbing to a 3-3 draw against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last week, with Jeremy Doku salvaging a vital point with a stunning 90+7th minute stunner from distance.

Q&A

What did Pep Guardiola say about the title race?

Pep Guardiola advised his Manchester City squad to forget about things they cannot control and focus on their own performance.

How can Manchester City reduce Arsenal's lead in the Premier League?

Manchester City can cut Arsenal's lead to two points by winning their game against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.

What is the significance of Manchester City's upcoming match against Crystal Palace?

The match against Crystal Palace is crucial for Manchester City as it allows them to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal ahead of the FA Cup final.