He Manchester City won at Chelsea (0-3) and put the Premier League red hot. The citizens They closed the gap with the leadership, they are placed six points from Arsenalwho lost to Bournemouth, have one less game that the gunners and also They face Arteta’s men next weekendso if they achieve victory in those two matches, the pending and the direct duel, they would tie on points.
The improvement of those of Guardiola in the last stretch of the season it is evident and the coach, when questioned about it after the game against Chelsea, gave a surprising explanation.
It’s the sun, honestly. The mood is better…
“The sun…” said Pep. And to the surprise of the journalists, he once again reaffirmed his words to say that he was serious: “No, I’m not joking. In Manchester, there is never sun. If there was sunshine in November, we would be Premier League champions in January. It’s the sun, honestly. The mood is better…”
We were humble or calm enough to say, ‘Okay, what do we have to do to stay up there?’
Beyond the weather, Guardiola also referred to the mentality, the mental strength of the team to always seek titles and victory. “One of the secrets we have had as a clubas an organization, is that after one success, another, another… We were humble or calm enough to say, ‘Okay, what do we have to do to stay up there?’. That’s the most difficult thing. Winning once or twice is fine. But for nine years, being there all the time except the last season, that defines the entire structure…”, assured the coach.
I would love to be in Arsenal’s position…
Arsenal, a great team
On whether Arsenal, who play the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals this week against Sporting CP, He will arrive more tired for the decisive match against CityPep admitted feeling healthy envy of the gunners: “I’d love to play midweek, to be honest. I’d love to. I would love to be in Arsenal’s position…”
And to finish he praised Arteta’s team: “They have been the best team in this country, in Europe, until today… Beating Arsenal once is so difficult…” And City already achieved it in the League Cup final. On Sunday, the two teams compete for a new assault now in the Premier.
