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Man City still 'alive' but need Arsenal to slip, Guardiola says

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola waves to the fans following the Premier League matchvs Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on May 13, 2026. [Darren Staples / AFP] 

Pep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush both struck from Phil Foden passes in the first half at the Etihad before Savinho added a late third to lift City two points behind leaders Arsenal.

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