Arsenal’s Lead Trimmed to Four Points as Guardiola Weighs In on Tightening Title Race

Overview

• Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brentford left them four points clear of Manchester City with 12 Premier League matches remaining.
• Manchester City have regained momentum following recent wins over Liverpool and Fulham, renewing pressure on the leaders.
• Pep Guardiola said he would prefer to be in Arsenal’s position and noted he “would not be relaxed” with a four-point cushion.
• The City manager stressed that squad fitness and depth will shape the run-in and highlighted returns for Jeremy Doku, Savinho, John Stones and Mateo Kovacic.
• Some coverage cast Guardiola’s remarks as psychological ploys, as opinion pieces urged Arsenal to show consistency and mental resilience down the stretch.