Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has set a clear target for his team's Premier League title pursuit: win all five remaining games. The declaration came after City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Burnley on Saturday.
Guardiola emphasized the importance of maintaining focus during the critical final stretch of the season. "We are focusing on winning all five games," he stated, acknowledging the pressure of the championship race. "That's the only thing we can control."
The narrow win at Turf Moor keeps City in contention as they chase what would be their fourth consecutive Premier League crown. While the performance wasn't their most dominant, Guardiola praised his team's resilience in securing three crucial points.
With Arsenal and Liverpool also battling at the top of the table, every match has become decisive. Guardiola's message to his squad is straightforward: concentrate on their own performances rather than worrying about results elsewhere.
"We know what we need to do," Guardiola added. "The players understand the situation and are ready for the challenge ahead."
The victory moves City closer to the summit, though Guardiola refused to speculate about potential outcomes. Instead, he reiterated his team's singular focus: "One game at a time, but with the understanding that we must win them all."
As the Premier League season enters its final weeks, Guardiola's five-game mission has become City's defining objective in their quest for another historic title.