Arsenal fans have now reacted after Pep Guardiola made a very bold claim at Manchester City.
The 52-year-old made the comments in his press conference on Tuesday.
So, what did Pep Guardiola do? Let’s take a look…
Arsenal fans react to Pep Guardiola comments
Well, the Spaniard confidently admitted that he thinks Manchester City will retain the Premier League title this season.
If the Citizens do finish top of the pile once again, Manchester City would become the first side in history to win four Premier League titles in a row.
As quoted by the BBC, Guardiola said: “My feeling today is we’re going to win the Premier League. If we play at the levels that we showed against Liverpool and Tottenham, we’re going to win it again.
“People don’t believe it already after three draws but we feel we’re going to do it again.”
Now, Arsenal fans have shared their thoughts on these comments, as the Gunners find themselves involved in a title race against Manchester City for a second successive season.
There is a feeling of fear coming from the Emirates Stadium after supporters heard Guardiola’s confident comments – although there are also some who think the Spaniard is bluffing after three successive draws.
One Arsenal fan said Guardiola is “right” – but only because Mikel Arteta has been without Thomas Partey and Fabio Vieira.
Another Arsenal supporter then admitted they are “tired” of competing against the Santpedor-born tactician and his mind games.
Elsewhere, two more Arsenal fans commented on Guardiola’s bold prediction – which was actually a bit uncharacteristic from him.
One said that his comments evoke “the sound of defeat” and doubts that Manchester City still possess the winning mentality from last season’s treble campaign.
Another also mentioned that Guardiola rarely says something like this, and believes the Manchester City boss is bluffing.
Last but not least, two more Arsenal fans shared their thoughts.
One said that Guardiola is “trying to convince himself” more than anyone else about Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes.
Another questioned the “levels” of quality Guardiola said he witnessed from the Citizens against Liverpool and Tottenham.
Clearly, these comments have generated a lot of interest in north London.
It is – admittedly – rare to see Guardiola make such a confident statement, and if he is simply playing mind games, there is surely logic behind it based on his experience in title races.
