Pep Guardiola has acknowledged Manchester City F.C.’s delicate position in the 2025/26 Premier League title race, admitting he would prefer to be in Arsenal F.C.’s situation rather than his own, Softfootball reports.
Guardiola’s comment was highlighted in a clip shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle.
According to Romano:
Pep Guardiola on title race: “I’d like to be in Arsenal position!”.
Despite dropping two points in their latest outing, Arsenal remain top of the table with 57 points after 26 matches, four points ahead of City on 53. The Gunners’ recent 1–1 draw against Brentford F.C. reduced what was once a six-point cushion to four, tightening the race significantly.
In a title contest where margins are razor-thin, even a single slip can shift momentum. Arsenal’s dominance in possession against Brentford did not translate into maximum points, exposing vulnerabilities that could prove costly if repeated. Meanwhile, City, though not flawless in recent weeks, remain poised to capitalize on any further stumble.
The pressing question now is clear: who truly holds the edge in the EPL title race? Arsenal maintain the points advantage and control their destiny, but City possess experience and a track record of late-season surges. With fixtures intensifying and pressure mounting, the Premier League crown remains finely balanced between the two heavyweights.
