Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola vowed that his team will continue to fight for the Premier League title following a frustrating 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The result left City six points behind leaders Arsenal, but Guardiola emphasized the remaining opportunities in the season.
Manchester City led Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in their Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rayan Cherki scored first for City. Then Antoine Semenyo added the second goal.
However Tottenham mounted a comeback in the second half. Dominic Solanke bundled the ball past Marc Guehi for the first goal. VAR reviewed the play and allowed it to stand.
Solanke stunned City with a scorpion kick from Conor Gallagher’s cross. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Guardiola criticized the decision on Tottenham’s first goal. He said, “If a central defender does it to a striker, it’s a penalty.” The referee booked him for protests.
Guardiola’s Defiant Message
Despite the setback, Guardiola insisted his team remained in the title hunt. He emphasized the remaining games. He stated, “With 14 games to play? As much the chance is there, the hopes will always be there.”
Additionally, Guardiola praised the team’s spirit. He noted players returned from injuries. A month earlier, nine or ten players missed action.
He added, “I know that these types of games always in the past you had to capitalise and win but yeah, the difficulties for many things, but players are coming back and I saw incredibly good spirit and many things.”
Current Standings
Arsenal extended their lead at the top. They defeated Leeds 4-0 on Saturday. As a result, Arsenal reached 53 points from 24 matches. Manchester City held 47 points in second place.
Meanwhile City won only one of their last six league games. This draw increased the gap to six points. Aston Villa sat third with 46 points. The race tightened behind the leaders.
Looking Ahead
Tottenham’s manager Thomas Frank celebrated the point. He faced pressure from recent results. Frank said, “I’m extremely happy that we finally got a point out of a big second half.” His team dealt with 11 unavailable players.
Moreover City focused on recovery. Guardiola’s words motivated the squad. The Premier League continued with intense competition. Teams prepared for upcoming fixtures.
