Manchester City on the Brink of History
Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City players to seize the opportunity to make history by beating Tottenham Hotspur and remaining on course for a record fourth successive Premier League title. The City manager emphasized that victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday is crucial, as it would give them the chance to claim a fourth straight title when they play West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on the final day of the season.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
“In the beginning of the season, we didn’t think about the four Premier Leagues,” Guardiola told a news conference on Monday. “If we are in February, March, April and we are still there, we can still do it, after that ignites something In all our heads that says guys no team has done it. That shows you how hard it is.”
“Liverpool in the 1980s, Sir Alex Ferguson’s United in the 1990s, Chelsea with [Roman] Abramovich and Jose [Mourinho] and Arsenal with [Arsene] Wenger didn’t do it, so if it’s not been done it’s difficult. It’s as simple as that.”
Tottenham have won their last four Premier League home games against City without conceding a single goal. However, Guardiola expects Spurs to be at their best, and any suggestion that they might drop their level would “offend” manager Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
“I give you my advice, don’t ask this question to Ange or the players,” said the City manager. “Don’t ask them, they’d be offended. He will be offended. I never imagined one player or a manager who didn’t prepare a game to win it. Maybe they have a chance to qualify for the Champions League.”
Of course, your rival is your rival, but when you see your team you want to play good, they will be at their best, I’m pretty sure of that.
Manchester City Players
Will Manchester City make history and claim their fourth successive Premier League title? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Tuesday’s match against Tottenham Hotspur is a must-win for the Citizens.
