Pep Guardiola stated Manchester City has minimal room for error in the Premier League title race. Despite a history of strong late-season finishes, the team's inconsistency this season leaves them trailing leaders Arsenal by nine points with a game in hand.
"We need to win all of them, otherwise it will not give us the chance to try until the end," Guardiola told reporters. "We have dropped points that we should have taken."
Compounding City's challenge are significant injuries. Key defenders Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol remain sidelined, impacting squad depth for crucial upcoming fixtures, including a clash against Arsenal.
Regarding midfielder Bernardo Silva, whose contract expires soon, Guardiola expressed his desire for the player to stay. "All managers love him because he is incredibly competitive and has a fire inside him," Guardiola said, highlighting Silva's crucial contributions beyond statistics. The manager acknowledged Silva's decision on his future will be respected.