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The Manchester City manager insists a lot can still change even if his side secure victory against the Gunners
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City cannot shirk the importance of Wednesday's title clash with Arsenal but insisted it will not define the season.
City can go within two points and still possess two matches in hand if they were to beat Mikel Arteta’s Premier League leaders at the Etihad Stadium.
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The defender started out as a trialist for the club back in March.
Guardiola called on home supporters to arrive ‘three hours before’ kick-off following the weekend FA Cup victory against Sheffield United and wants City to take control of their own destiny.
“Perfection doesn’t exist in football,” he said. “Against top teams your standards have to be so, so high, read exactly what you have to do to impose your game.
“Tomorrow (Wednesday) is really important, not decisive because there are many tough games for both sides. We have more tough games to play but cannot deny how important it is."
Guardiola, whose side are on a 16-game unbeaten run in all competitions, believes that his team have thrived by treating every game ‘as a final’ with three trophies still on the line.
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Man City's De Bruyne calls for consistency ahead of showdown with Arsenal
Manchester City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad on Wednesday night for a fixture that could decide this year's Premier League champions.
“I have that feeling that it’s the truth,” he added. “We can see the end: really, really close. To arrive at this decisive part of the league and have it in our hands. If they win, destiny will be in their hands and if we win, destiny is in our hands."
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