Pep Guardiola made a jokey plea to Southampton as the Premier League title race entered a potentially thrilling final week. His Manchester City team missed a chance to go to the brink of winning the title when Riyad Mahrez saw a late penalty saved in the 2-2 draw at West Ham, but their second half fightback for a point ensured they kept their fate in their own hands.
And they could be in an even stronger position if Jurgen Klopp’s team slip up at St Mary’s on Tuesday night, the game in hand they have on the Blues. City fans everywhere will be watching that game hoping for a result that eases the pressure next Sunday - a draw for the Merseysiders would leave them needing a point, while a defeat would see City crowned champions without kicking another ball.
Guardiola said he will only watch the game on television on Tuesday if he has no other plans, and when asked if he had a message for the Saints, he said: “I would say beat Liverpool 4-0, but it is not about that!
