In the race for a historic fourth successive Premier League title, Pep Guardiola remains optimistic about Manchester City’s chances despite recent challenges.
The reigning champions, though held to three consecutive draws against Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham, are still considered strong contenders to retain their crown.
Despite questions arising from their recent form, which has led some to ponder whether the team can maintain their hunger for victory following last season’s treble success, Guardiola exudes confidence in his squad’s capabilities.
Having clinched three trophies in the previous season, Manchester City currently sits two points behind league leaders Arsenal after 14 fixtures.
The upcoming clash against Aston Villa on Wednesday poses a crucial test for Guardiola’s men, who are eager to break free from a series of three successive draws.
As they gear up for the challenge at Villa Park, Guardiola remains steadfast in his belief that Manchester City is well on course to make history as the first team to secure four consecutive Premier League titles.
“My feeling today is we’re going to win the Premier League,” said the City manager at a press conference to preview Wednesday’s game at Aston Villa.
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“If we play at the levels that we showed against Liverpool and Tottenham, we’re going to win it again.
“People don’t believe it already after three draws, but we feel we’re going to do it again, knowing that it is not easy because no team has done it yet (won four in a row).
“The difficulty is there and was last season, but if you ask me today what I’m feeling, we’re going to do it again.”
Guardiola believes his players don’t require the sense of injustice stemming from the contentious conclusion to Sunday’s match against Spurs, where Erling Haaland was denied the opportunity to play advantage after being fouled, to motivate them.
He said, “We never use these kinds of situations. Today, the motivation is to try and do better.
“Sometimes decisions help you, sometimes they don’t. I learned that if you want to win something, you have to do it much, much better than the opponents.”
Manchester City is facing charges for a lack of control over its players.