It’s a final – Pep Guardiola urges Man City to win Villa clash in CL pursuit
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City fans to bring the noise and treat their remaining five Premier League games as cup finals.
After winning the last four league titles during an unprecedented spell of domestic dominance, City’s goal this term is to earn a place back at European football’s top table.
Guardiola’s side sit fourth having recovered from an awful end to 2024, but they still have work to do in the fight for a Champions League spot, with five teams separated by just two points.
One of those teams are Tuesday’s opponents Aston Villa, who impressed Guardiola in their narrow Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Paris St Germain last week.
Asked if the game against Villa was like a cup final, Guardiola said: “Absolutely. And after Aston Villa the game against Wolves will be a final, then Southampton because every game counts.
“But Villa are a contender to qualify for the Champions League and when you see the game t...
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