
Pep Guardiola’s message to his players was very clear after Manchester City pulled within two points of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table—relax, enjoy three days off and drink alcohol.
The Spaniard was in jovial mood after Saturday’s 2–1 win over Newcastle United piled more pressure on an Arsenal side who looked to be carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders before surrendering a two-goal lead against Wolves midweek.