Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, anticipates nerves affecting his team as they aim for a fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday, despite their experience. City's recent victory over Tottenham, courtesy of Erling Haaland's two goals, propelled them to the top of the table, two points ahead of Arsenal.
Although this win marked City's first victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League, Guardiola acknowledged it was not their best performance. He highlighted the pressure his players face, emphasizing the need to avoid playing with the consequences of the result in mind.
Looking ahead to their final match against West Ham, Guardiola stressed the importance of not letting nerves affect their performance. He drew a parallel with a similar situation two years ago when City needed a late comeback against Aston Villa to secure the title.
Midfielder Rodri expressed the team's readiness to make history by becoming the first side to win four consecutive English top-flight titles. Despite the pressure, he believes City can achieve this feat with the support of their fans.
In a tense match against Tottenham, City's substitute goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega, proved crucial with a vital save to deny Son Heung-min an equalizer. Guardiola praised Ortega's performance, explaining that Ederson's substitution was necessary due to a head injury.
