US EditionPep Guardiola Warns that Man City Have Little Room for Title Race Errors
Guardiola acknowledges tactical mistakes and calls for regaining momentum after four league defeats and a Champions League loss leave City seven points behind Arsenal.
- After a 2-1 reverse at St James' Park, Manchester City now trail Arsenal by 6 points in the Premier League, increasing pressure on Guardiola's team.
- After a setback at Aston Villa last month, City had felt momentum build with wins over Bournemouth and Liverpool, while Arsenal suffered only one defeat and conceded six times in 12 games.
- Guardiola acknowledged tactical errors, saying City 'gave away chances at Newcastle with aggression and intensity' and suffered a meek Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen after 10 changes.
- Guardiola accepted blame and said he does not blame fans, adding, 'We cannot lose games' as players tried to rally an underwhelmed crowd at the Etihad.
- Guardiola urged a return to top form ahead of Saturday, saying City must be 'up there' and hopes for a different story when Leeds visit the Etihad Stadium.
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The Herald Scotland
Little room for error in title race, says Man City boss Pep Guardiola
City have fallen seven points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Little room for error in title race, says Man City boss Pep Guardiola - PLZ Soccer
Pep Guardiola feels Manchester City now have little room for error in the title race. Last weekend’s defeat at Newcastle – City’s fourth of the campaign – has left them seven points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League. Such is the form of the Gunners, who have suffered only one defeat and conceded just six times in 12 games, that Guardiola accepts they could be tough to catch. The City manager said: “We cannot lose games, absolutely – …
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