"I say to the players: Guys, what we have to do is take a lot of caipirinhas, daiquiris in these three days [off]! Enjoy life. And after that, make a proper three training sessions, and go to Leeds,' said the manager. 70% of the players have never been in that situation, and I don't play. So we have to live it, they know that every game will be like this."
"Nico O'Reilly's opener was Manchester City's 500th Premier League goal at the Etihad Stadium under Pep Guardiola. They have netted 68 more home goals than any other team in the competition since 2016-17, while only Manchester United at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson (910 goals) have scored more goals for one manager at one stadium in Premier League history."
Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-1 at the Etihad as Nico O'Reilly scored twice, with Lewis Hall replying for Newcastle. City moved to 56 points and a goal difference of +31, one fewer than Arsenal. Arsenal can extend the lead depending on their match at Tottenham and will visit the Etihad on 18 April, leaving title control with both sides. Guardiola told players to relax with drinks during days off before completing three training sessions and preparing to face Leeds. He noted 70% of his squad had never been in a title run-in, praised the Etihad crowd and said he might be on holiday during Arsenal's next game.
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