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.