Guardiola Urges City to Avoid Dropping Points vs West Ham

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has cautioned his players against dropping points in their upcoming Premier League match against West Ham. Currently, Manchester City is in second place, trailing Arsenal by seven points, with nine games remaining in the season.

Guardiola highlighted the significance of the match, noting that West Ham is battling to avoid relegation, currently sitting below the 17th place Nottingham Forest on goal difference. He acknowledged that every team fights for something in the final ten games of the season, whether it be relegation survival or qualification for European competitions.

Guardiola also mentioned the recent 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League, stating that he does not want to dwell on that loss as they prepare for the crucial Premier League fixture. The match at the London Stadium is pivotal for City’s title aspirations, especially with a key fixture against Arsenal scheduled for April 19 at the Etihad Stadium.