Arsenal failed to increase their lead over Manchester City in the Premier League table following their draw against Brentford.
The Gunners could’ve re-established a six-point gap at the top of the table, but the 1-1 result against the Bees means that there are just four points separating the two sides.
With a game still to be played at the Etihad, you would imagine that Pep Guardiola would be confident of pipping Arsenal again in the title race.
However, the Manchester City boss has suggested that he is not happy with the position his side are in right now, even though the North Londoners dropped points.
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Pep Guardiola reacts to Arsenal dropping points against Brentford
Arsenal were nowhere near their best against Brentford.
The Gunners dominated parts of the game and even took the lead thanks to a brilliant header from Noni Madueke in the second half.
However, as Keith Andrews warned before the game, Brentford started creating chaos inside the box, and that resulted in a late equaliser.
Arsenal’s title destiny still remains in their own hands, which is probably why Guardiola is refusing to be happy about Mikel Arteta’s side dropping points.
When asked about the draw at the Gtech Community Stadium, the City boss said, as relayed on HaytersTV: “I would prefer to be in the position of Arsenal than in our position.
“If I would be in the position of four points in front of second with 12 games left, I would not be relaxed. Imagine being four points behind. I’m less relaxed.
“So, I would still prefer to be in the position of Arsenal.”
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Arsenal fans think Pep Guardiola is playing mind games
Guardiola is not wrong – being four points clear at the top of the table is a far better position than being four points behind.
However, the Spaniard saying that he wouldn’t be relaxed even if he was four points ahead of Arsenal has made Gooners feel he is playing mind games.
Reacting to his comments, one Arsenal fan tweeted: “He’s got the mind games started.”
Another wrote: “The only reason these mind games work is because Pep knows Arteta too well. Arteta literally learnt from him.”
“Pep, stop gimmicking, we all know your mind games,” said another.
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