"Arsenal moved five points clear at the top on Tuesday night with an emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa, a result that left Unai Emery's side six points off the pace in third place. City have the opportunity to reduce the gap again when they face Sunderland on Thursday night, but Guardiola was reluctant to frame the situation as a two-team contest."
"Liverpool currently sit fourth and face a difficult task in defending their title, trailing Arsenal by 13 points, while City come into Thursday's game on the back of an eight-match winning run in all competitions to close out a challenging, trophyless 2025. Their trip to the Stadium of Light, however, presents a stern test against a Sunderland side unbeaten at home this season."
Pep Guardiola rejected the notion that the Premier League title race is narrowing to just Manchester City and Arsenal, arguing that standings and narratives can shift rapidly. Arsenal moved five points clear after a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, while City can cut the deficit when they visit Sunderland. Liverpool sit fourth and trail by 13 points, making title defence difficult. City enter the Sunderland fixture on an eight-match winning run following a trophyless 2025. Sunderland remain unbeaten at home; their newly promoted squad sits seventh after strong early-season performances, making the away game demanding.
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