Pep Guardiola Issues Title Warning to Mikel Arteta After City’s Anfield Comeback

Guardiola title warning to Arteta follows Manchester City’s dramatic comeback win over Liverpool as the Premier League race tightens.

Pep Guardiola has issued a clear title warning to Mikel Arteta Arsenal after Manchester City’s dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over Liverpool at Anfield cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points.

City overturned a late deficit to secure their first league double over Liverpool in 89 years, underlining their continued presence in the title race despite Arsenal’s strong position at the summit.

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Liverpool, under Arne Slot, looked set for victory when Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 74th minute. However, City responded in the closing stages, with Bernardo Silva equalising before Erling Haaland struck the winner to complete a late turnaround.

The result leaves Liverpool under pressure in the race for Champions League qualification, while City remain firmly in contention for the title.

Guardiola’s Message to Arsenal

Speaking after the match, Guardiola addressed the gap to Arsenal directly.

“We are six points behind. OK, it is a big gap, but many things can happen, so it’s better to have the three points.”

The City manager pointed to the unpredictability of the run-in, with more than a dozen league matches still to play, stressing that momentum and pressure could yet reshape the title race.

The comments sent a clear message to Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, whose side have recovered from a mid-season dip and reasserted control at the top of the table. Guardiola, who previously worked alongside Arteta at Manchester City, has a history of late-season title surges, and City’s comeback at Anfield reminded everyone of their ability to deliver under pressure.

The two clubs will meet later in the season in Manchester, a fixture that will likely carry major implications for the championship outcome.

For Arsenal, the message is clear. They remain in a strong position, but City’s resilience keeps the title race wide open. As the Premier League enters its decisive phase, Arteta’s side will face growing pressure from the defending champions, who have once again shown they cannot be discounted.

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