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Guardiola Calls West Ham to Stifle Arsenal After 3-0 Win

5/10/2026

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Guardiola Urges WestHam

Pep Guardiola urged West Ham United to take points off Arsenal after City’s 3-0 Brentford win.
Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush each scored for City.
Guardiola ended his press conference crossing his arms, mimicking fans and shouting “Come on you Irons.”
He said City’s title hopes now hinge on Arsenal dropping points in their remaining games.
Arsenal host West Ham Sunday while City play Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

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Guardiola Targets Wembley

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City manager) said the club hold Carabao Cup and target the FA Cup final at Wembley.
He said the next two weeks include league games at Bournemouth and Aston Villa before the season ends.
Guardiola called the FA Cup final “the most beautiful day of the season.”
He admitted last season was difficult because of a tough Champions League qualification fight but still aims to finish at least second.

History

Historical Context

In the 1995-96 Premier League, Manchester United overturned Newcastle United’s 12-point January lead to win the title on 5 May 1996 with 82 points. That dramatic late-season swing echoes today’s chase, as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City now depend on rivals like West Ham dropping points to keep their own title bid alive.

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Guardiola Urges WestHam

Pep Guardiola urged West Ham United to take points off Arsenal after City’s 3-0 Brentford win.
Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush each scored for City.
Guardiola ended his press conference crossing his arms, mimicking fans and shouting “Come on you Irons.”
He said City’s title hopes now hinge on Arsenal dropping points in their remaining games.
Arsenal host West Ham Sunday while City play Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

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