Pep Guardiola has called Manchester City's Premier League clash with Arsenal this month as a 'final' after they defeated Leicester City 3-1 on Saturday evening.
First-half goals from John Stones and Erling Haaland stormed the Citizens into a 3-0 goal lead. Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed a consolation in the second-half but Guardiola's men managed to cut the gap between themselves and the Gunners to three points.
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The two sides are still to meet at the Etihad Stadium later this month, in a game that has been labelled as a winner takes all. Currently speaking, the title remains in City's hands with them having a game in hand to Arsenal, though there remains plenty to play for.
And speaking after his side's win over Leicester, Guardiola delivered his verdict on the title race. "Win, win, win. Arsenal have done an incredible run so far and I don't think they're going to drop many points," he said of the title race.
"What you have to do is be there. It's important to us winning today for the final that we have against them in the next Premier League game.
"I would say it's a final to play more finals because if you lose this game it will be almost over. It's important to arrive in this position. We spoke a month ago that hopefully we can arrive at Arsenal having the chance to be close to them. We want this opportunity knowing how difficult it will be but before then we have the Champions League semi-final and FA Cup semi-final."
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