Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Makes Huge Claims at Liverpool As PL Title Race Heats Up

• Pep Guardiola has suggested that everyone, including the media, wants rivals Liverpool to win the Premier League this season
• Manchester City returned to the summit of the English topflight following a 5-0 thrashing of Newcastle United on Sunday
• Liverpool’s draw with Tottenham on Saturday means City have improved their chances of winning this season's PL title

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has claimed that everyone in the UK, as well as the media, is in support of rivals Liverpool as the Premier League title race enters the final lap, GOAL reports.

City returned to the summit of the Premier League standings following a 5-0 mauling of Newcastle United, a day after Liverpool were forced to drop points by Tottenham.

Guardiola made petty allegations against Jurgen Klopp’s side after Man City defeated Newcastle United on Sunday as they extended their lead on the standings.

The Spanish tactician suggested that everyone in the UK wants Liverpool to win the title, including the media, saying it was because Liverpool has a rich history in Europe which made them popular.

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Guardiola said as per Daily Star:

"Everyone in this country supports Liverpool, the media and everyone, of course, because Liverpool has an incredible history behind in European competition.

"Not in the Premier League, because they've won one in 30 years - but it's not a problem at all. The situation is what it is."

"The people want Liverpool to win more than us. It’s not an issue. It’s normal. Maybe they have more supporters all around the world and in England maybe more support Liverpool than us.

"Liverpool, alongside Manchester United, are the most famous team, with what they have done in history in terms of titles, legacy, history, drama - for many, many things. But we are, for the last 10, 11, 12 years, coming there. I know we're sometimes uncomfortable, but I don’t care."

Arsenal tighten grip on fourth spot

Sports Brief earlier reported that Arsenal recorded an important 2-1 victory over 10-man Leeds United on matchday 35 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

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A break-neck speed start for the north London club led to Nketiah pouncing on a goalkeeping howler to give Arsenal the lead after just five minutes.

Arsenal made it two to the good when Brazilian youngster Gabriel Martinelli danced through the defence of Leeds before setting up Eddie Nketiah to notch his brace of the afternoon as Diego Llorente could only manage to half the deficit as it ended 2-1.