Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola remains resolute, undeterred by his team’s recent string of draws, asserting his firm belief in securing a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title. Despite the setbacks in the last three games, the manager exuded confidence, declaring, “My feeling today is we will win the Premier League.”
City currently sits third in the league standings, trailing Liverpool by a point and Arsenal by three. The latter could extend its lead to five points if successful against low-ranking Luton Town. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet.
“If we play at the level of Liverpool or Tottenham, we’ll do it again,” Guardiola expressed. He acknowledged the skepticism surrounding their potential after the draws but remained steadfast in his conviction, emphasizing the challenges ahead. “No team has done it yet (four Premier League titles in a row), and that is why the difficulty is there.”
Reflecting on recent performances, Guardiola expressed concerns about the goals conceded but highlighted promising statistics compared to the previous season’s achievements. “The average of conceding chances is lower apart from (the) Chelsea (game). The rest of the games are the same level as the previous seasons when we won a lot of titles,” he analyzed.
In preparation for their upcoming clash against Aston Villa, Guardiola shared insights into the team’s lineup adjustments. With Rodri suspended, he hinted at the possibility of John Stones playing in a holding midfield role, provided he’s fit after injury. Jeremy Doku’s availability hinges on a fitness test.
However, City faces challenges with key players unavailable; Jack Grealish is suspended for the Villa match. Guardiola acknowledged the formidable nature of Aston Villa, especially at home, having won their last 13 league games there.
Speaking about Villa’s manager Unai Emery, Guardiola expressed admiration, acknowledging the positive impact Emery has on teams even after his departure. “Always when he leaves, the teams are better in all departments,” Guardiola praised Emery’s influence on teams, emphasizing the tough game City anticipates.
As Guardiola’s City gears up to face Emery’s Aston Villa, the resolve to clinch a historic fourth title remains unwavering, despite recent stumbling blocks on the path to Premier League glory. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.
