Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola mentioned he expects one other nail-biting finale to the Premier League season, just like the 2021-22 marketing campaign the place his membership practically misplaced the title on the ultimate day earlier than late objectives secured the trophy.
Metropolis are two factors forward of Arsenal heading into Sunday’s ultimate spherical of fixtures and might safe a fourth title in as many seasons in the event that they beat West Ham United at residence.
Metropolis pipped Liverpool to the title by one level in Could 2022 however Guardiola‘s facet made issues tough for themselves after they went 2-0 right down to Aston Villa at residence earlier than they finally received 3-2 to disclaim the Merseyside membership the crown.
“I’ve the sensation it is going to be (just like the) Aston Villa (recreation) once more. We want to be 3-0 up after 10 minutes nevertheless it’s not going to occur. I’ve seen sufficient (of West Ham’s matches),” Guardiola advised reporters on Friday.
“I’m prepared for it to be a tricky, powerful recreation. I wish to put within the minds of my gamers, ‘Have a look at Tottenham, how they struggle for each ball, the aggression that they had.’ I didn’t have any doubts about that.
“The 11 gamers of West Ham will likely be able to beat us. Like Aston Villa, two seasons in the past, they didn’t play for something however I do know what occurred. Ourselves and our individuals need to be prepared from the primary minute, to be with us and do it collectively.”
Arsenal ran out of steam final season to complete in second place however Guardiola doesn’t count on the north London facet, managed by his former assistant Mikel Arteta, to slide up after they face Everton at residence.
“At that second, the future is in our fingers. However if you’re ready for them to drop factors once more, you’re flawed,” Guardiola mentioned.
“If you’re pondering Arsenal goes to lose at Outdated Trafford (towards Manchester United), overlook about it. If you’re pondering Everton are going do one thing (on Sunday), overlook about it.
“This isn’t going to occur. We did what we needed to do in Crystal Palace, towards Wolves, Fulham, Spurs and now we have now the final one. In order that they (gamers) understand it’s win… in any other case Arsenal will likely be champions.”
The match will even be David Moyes’s final recreation in control of West Ham and Guardiola mentioned he doesn’t count on the veteran supervisor to retire.
“He will likely be again, that’s my feeling. He can’t be at residence,” Guardiola mentioned. “My first recreation was towards Sunderland and David Moyes was there. Now, an necessary recreation, he will likely be there once more.
“It’s all the time an honour to see him. He’s a stunning particular person and his expertise speaks for itself. However he’ll do what he can to beat us.”
