Pep Admits Premier League Title Race Is Now in Arsenal's Hands

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that this season's Premier League title race is now in Arsenal's hands following City's 3-3 draw with Everton, though he remains defiant about their chances until the end.

City dropped points in the title race with a 3-3 draw against Everton in the English Premier League 2025-26 season on May 4. The draw saw City increase their total to 71 points from 34 matches, placing them second in the table, trailing leaders Arsenal by 5 points but with a game in hand. Everton, meanwhile, moved to 48 points from 35 matches in tenth place.

After the match, Pep acknowledged that the title destiny is no longer in their hands. "It was really good football. We played brilliantly in the first half. It was very difficult because of their physical strength," he said.

"In the second half, they played better. We didn't control the game as we should have and conceded. After that, they went back to pure English football, very intense in the duels."

"But overall, we played really well. It's not easy at all because they defend so well. They have 10 men back and switch from attack to defense. We got one point, and until it's finished, we'll keep going."

"Visiting Everton is always difficult, and I must praise them for their intensity and physicality. It's better than losing. We played to win. It shows what our team is. We tried and we did it. It's not in our hands anymore. Before it was, but now it isn't."

"We have to do that in the four remaining Premier League games. The game against Brentford will probably be similar. We'll see what happens."