Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday has given the team hope in their quest for the Premier League title, but manager Pep Guardiola knows that Arsenal are still firmly in control. According to Guardiola, ‘I said to the guys after the game, enjoy the moment, but don’t lose the focus right now.’
The match at the Etihad Stadium saw City take the lead through a Kevin De Bruyne penalty in the 25th minute, before Bournemouth equalized through a Serrano own goal. However, City took the lead again through a Mahrez goal in the 65th minute and sealed the win with a late goal from Haaland.
Key moments
Kevin De Bruyne scored from the penalty spot in the 25th minute to give City the lead, but Bournemouth equalized through a Serrano own goal in the 35th minute. City took the lead again through a Mahrez goal in the 65th minute, and sealed the win with a late goal from Haaland.
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Guardiola praised his team’s performance, saying ‘We played well and created a lot of chances. We deserved the win.’
What it means
City’s win has given them hope in their quest for the Premier League title, but Guardiola knows that Arsenal are still firmly in control. Arsenal are 10 points ahead of City with 5 games remaining, and Guardiola knows that his team will need to win all 5 of their remaining games to have any chance of catching Arsenal.
Up next
City travel to Anfield next Sunday to face Liverpool in a crucial Premier League match.
References
- AS
- Sport
