Minute-by-minute report: Will Pep Guardiola’s team close the gap on Arsenal to three points? Find out with Daniel Gallan
“Can I just question the logic of the recurring refrain these days of “City know that their fate is in their hands. Win all their remaining games....”? Because you could say the same about Arsenal. In fact, they only need to not loose against City, right? Which is a *slightly* easier proposition. Asking for a friend. Best, Jan.”
Thanks Jan. It’s a good question and though I’m about to give an answer, please know it’s not a hill I’ll die on. I think both clubs have a hand on the trophy as they’re both in control of their destinies. If I was calling Arenal’s game tomorrow I might have spoken in these terms then. Now does that mean that neither team has a hand on the trophy? It’s a philosophical conundrum that was explore in the excellent ‘Football Cliches’ podcast hosted by Adam Hurrey.
If you’re asking me, I think it’s still 50-50 despite the points difference at present. I’m not a City fan but I can honestly see them winning every game from here which means they’ll obviously drop points today.The mission is simple for new boss Dean Smith: Beat the world’s best team on their own patch and save their
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