Manchester City is on the verge of moving to the top of the Premier League as it will leapfrog title rival Arsenal if it beats Fulham on Sunday, however, City manager Pep Guardiola doesn’t believe the title race is over.
City travels to Fulham having won nine of their last 10 league matches, most recently a 4-1 win against leaders Arsenal on Wednesday. A win against the London side would lift City a point clear of Arsenal with a game in hand.
The Spaniard said the title race is not over and City will be wary of the threat posed by 10th-placed Fulham.
“People are saying it is over – it is not. It will be over when it is over, but it is not over. We still have seven games, we have to (play) our game. Now we go to Fulham against an incredible team,” Guardiola told reporters on Friday.
“We are in games where everyone is fighting for something… Fulham have a special stadium and an organised team. We will take nothing for granted.
“We’re happy for the last game and the performance but that is all. It’s not over.”
Kevin De Bruyne’s performance stood out against Arsenal, with two goals and an assist, and Guardiola praised the Belgian midfielder, saying he is an “exceptional player” with high standards despite his longevity in the game.
De Bruyne was denied a hat-trick when he was substituted in the second half and Guardiola said the ‘exceptional’ 31-year-old needed to be looked after amid a hectic schedule.
