MANCHESTER: Manchester City supervisor Pep Guardiola has warned that Arsenal can be difficult to catch within the Premier League name race and that 100 issues might be required to retain their crown.
Arsenal, controlled by means of Guardiola’s former assistant Mikel Arteta, may have moved 10 issues transparent of the champions on Tuesday however drew 0-0 at house to Newcastle United.
City, who have been held by means of Everton on New Year’s Eve, can shut the space to 5 in the event that they win at Chelsea on Thursdays Guardiola says his facet can ill-afford many extra slip-ups if they’re to say a 5th name in six years.
“The way you have to reduce the gap is to play well and win games,” Guardiola instructed a information convention on Wednesday.
“It’s not for the fact. (Arsenal) have an average that they will do more than 100 points the way they have done so far.
“If they proceed in that manner, we can no longer catch them. We need to be nearly highest from right here and hope they drop their efficiency — the day prior to this they have been very good towards Newcastle — and spot what occurs.”
Arsenal, bidding for a first title since 2004, sit top with 44 points from 17 games played with City 36 from 16 — two points less than at the same stage last season.
Most people would have expected Chelsea to be part of the title race, but City visit Stamford Bridge with Graham Potter’s side languishing in 10th place in the standings.
Guardiola, however, is expecting as tough a battle as usual.
Asked for his thoughts on Chelsea’s struggles, the Spaniard said: “It’s the Premier League, everybody is hard. That’s why the predictions originally of the season at all times my resolution is I do not know. Nobody is aware of.”
“We will see what occurs, after the World Cup many stuff are going to occur. It does not subject the placement you’re whilst you trip (to Chelsea), it is at all times tough.”
Guardiola said he will decide late on whether central defender Aymeric Laporte will be able to face Chelsea but central defender Ruben Dias will not be available.
“Ruben is out. Aymer (Laporte), we can see as of late on the coaching consultation,” stated Guardiola.
Arsenal, controlled by means of Guardiola’s former assistant Mikel Arteta, may have moved 10 issues transparent of the champions on Tuesday however drew 0-0 at house to Newcastle United.
City, who have been held by means of Everton on New Year’s Eve, can shut the space to 5 in the event that they win at Chelsea on Thursdays Guardiola says his facet can ill-afford many extra slip-ups if they’re to say a 5th name in six years.
“The way you have to reduce the gap is to play well and win games,” Guardiola instructed a information convention on Wednesday.
“It’s not for the fact. (Arsenal) have an average that they will do more than 100 points the way they have done so far.
“If they proceed in that manner, we can no longer catch them. We need to be nearly highest from right here and hope they drop their efficiency — the day prior to this they have been very good towards Newcastle — and spot what occurs.”
Arsenal, bidding for a first title since 2004, sit top with 44 points from 17 games played with City 36 from 16 — two points less than at the same stage last season.
Most people would have expected Chelsea to be part of the title race, but City visit Stamford Bridge with Graham Potter’s side languishing in 10th place in the standings.
Guardiola, however, is expecting as tough a battle as usual.
Asked for his thoughts on Chelsea’s struggles, the Spaniard said: “It’s the Premier League, everybody is hard. That’s why the predictions originally of the season at all times my resolution is I do not know. Nobody is aware of.”
“We will see what occurs, after the World Cup many stuff are going to occur. It does not subject the placement you’re whilst you trip (to Chelsea), it is at all times tough.”
Guardiola said he will decide late on whether central defender Aymeric Laporte will be able to face Chelsea but central defender Ruben Dias will not be available.
“Ruben is out. Aymer (Laporte), we can see as of late on the coaching consultation,” stated Guardiola.