Guardiola could make Arsenal vulnerable, as both teams are set to square off at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday. City’s consistency for the past two months has inflicted a major dent in Arsenal’s hope of lifting the Premier League title.
“I didn’t have [the feeling] we were making a bad season or we drop a lot of games. The problem was that Arsenal were unstoppable. They scored 50 points in one half. When this happens, it’s hats off. I think we didn’t drop much in comparison to the previous seasons. But at the end we were consistent, kept believing, stayed there, game by game knowing what we have to do and in the end, the situation is the situation,” Guardiola said as quoted by Manchester City.
The biggest advantage in the city’s favour will be their home stadium. The friendly environment will act as their 12th player, and they will try to use it to their maximum benefit. “But tomorrow, at home where we feel comfortable with our people, I know everyone will be there and we will feel them. Hopefully, our football can help make them feel more and more comfortable. We will see. After, the players will do their best.”
Even though the uncertainty of producing a result still surrounds this fixture, Guardiola feels that even if City fails to produce a result in their favour, he won’t let it have a negative effect on him.
“The uncertainty before a football game happens. When I have this feeling, I know it’s normal. The problem would be if I didn’t have that feeling. At the same time, after the game, whatever happens, good or bad, I’ll say ‘it’s part of the game’ and move on to the next one. I like to live with this kind of adrenaline; maybe the best word to define this is “adrenaline.” The adrenaline you have in the end But I sleep quite well, so it’s not a problem,” Guardiola added.