Man City 4-1 Arsenal: Premier League title in our hands - Pep Guardiola

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Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City side have proved they can deliver when there is “no option but to win” after beating Arsenal to put the Premier League title race in their hands.

City won 4-1 against leaders Arsenal at Etihad Stadium, moving them two points behind with two games in hand.

City have seven matches left, starting with Sunday’s trip to Fulham before home matches with West Ham and Leeds.

“We cannot lose our focus. Now it’s in our hands,” said Guardiola.

“These next three games will dictate if we can do what we want to do. The reality is we’re still behind Arsenal.

“It will not be easy for us, but it is game by game and we see what happens.

“When it’s in our hands, we have to use it.”

City remain on course for a Treble of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, with Guardiola saying the experience of his players knowing what it takes to win in the final stages of the season is proving crucial.

“The players know it is necessary to say it is close and we need to win to stay in contention,” added Guardiola.

“That mentality where you have no option but to win is the best mentality to play. The players have shown they go into every match trying to win.”