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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson at the Etihad Stadium

‘It is win, win and win’: Guardiola challenges City before title run-in

Pep Guardiola speaks with Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer during the Premier League match against Leicester.
Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Cole Palmer during the 3-1 victory against Leicester. Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP/Getty Images

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Leicester was absolutely vital in the pursuit of Arsenal, with the champions’ hosting of the leaders a week on Wednesday like a cup final in their defence of the title.

Erling Haaland scored twice, to make it 47 goals for the season, and John Stones once, with Kelechi Iheanacho’s late strike immaterial to the result.

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