Pep Guardiola has thrown down a Premier League title gauntlet to Arsenal, insisting Manchester City will do their job and leave the Gunners to respond. The warning came after City's commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad on Saturday, a result that keeps the title race alive despite dropping points in last week's 3-3 draw with Everton.
Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday with a chance to extend their lead at the top, but Guardiola made clear City will not yield. "Before Everton it was in our hands but now it is not," he told Sky Sports. "What we have to do is our job. We will do our job and wait for Arsenal to respond." The Manchester manager added that his side demonstrated resilience after the Everton collapse, showing they still possess the mental strength to compete for the title across the campaign's final stretch.
Doku's Breakthrough Season Powers City Forward
Guardiola reserved special praise for winger Jeremy Doku, whose performances have defined City's recent form. "This season he made an incredible step forward," the manager explained, highlighting Doku's two-footed threat and growing consistency. The Belgian winger scored against Everton with his weaker right foot and has become central to City's attacking play during their push for an eighth Premier League title in nine seasons.
A win for Arsenal against West Ham would leave them five points clear with City holding a game in hand. Guardiola's light-hearted "come on you Irons" during his press conference reflected City's need for rivals to stumble. With Crystal Palace visiting the Etihad on Wednesday, City face a demanding fixture schedule that will test their resolve as they hunt another crown.
The title race remains wide open, but Guardiola's message is unmistakable: City will keep winning and force Arsenal to maintain their own tempo if they are to claim silverware in May.
