{"id":2584,"date":"2026-04-14T05:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2584"},"modified":"2026-04-14T05:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:57:08","slug":"marc-guehi-fires-arsenal-warning-as-man-city-star-shares-secret-behind-latest-title-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2584","title":{"rendered":"Marc Guehi fires Arsenal warning as Man City star shares secret behind latest title run"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_a89eb2\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Manchester City defender Marc Guehi and his team-mates have their sights set on Arsenal after hitting their stride at just the right time in the Premier League title race<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37005078\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Marc Guehi talking on TNT Sports\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005078.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-114933.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005078.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-114933.png 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005078.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-114933.png 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005078.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-114933.png 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Marc Guehi and Manchester City are coming for Arsenal\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Marc Guehi and Manchester City are coming for Arsenal<cite aria-label=\"Image: TNT Sports\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: TNT Sports)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Marc Guehi insists Manchester City have shown they are ready to \u201cstep up\u201d at the right time and win more trophies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Guehi says the Carabao Cup gave City\u2019s whole squad extra belief and even more determination to win more silverware as they chase a Treble of trophies this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">City have got title rivals Arsenal in their sights ahead of next Sunday\u2019s winner-takes-all showdown at the Etihad with Pep Guardiola\u2019s men determined to hunt down the leaders. It is clear that City have the experience and know-how of winning titles and they have closed the gap to just six points &#8211; with a game in hand &#8211; on Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Incredibly, City could now overtake Arsenal at the top if they win their next two games against the Gunners and then the re-arranged fixture against Burnley. Guehi insists that is all about \u201carriving\u201d at the right time &#8211; and they look to have timed their run to perfection again.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_a9b422\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Pep Guardiola demands Arsenal respect ahead of blockbuster title showdown<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_a9b422\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Luton boss Jack Wilshere wins first trophy as manager with EFL Trophy final triumph<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Guehi said: \u201cIn these moments it\u2019s about stepping up, the players stepping up, the team stepping up and I said it last week, it\u2019s about arriving at the right moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cI hope we\u2019re arriving. The trophy definitely gave us a lot of confidence. It doesn\u2019t matter what trophy it is, it\u2019s a trophy and it helps the football club so everyone is just focused on the next day, the next game and just try and be consistent as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cAlways, it always gives you belief and it does help everyone. We hope we can win more, that\u2019s the aim. That\u2019s the target.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Guehi &#8211; who joined City from Crystal Palace in a bargain \u00a330m deal in January &#8211; has been a transformative for Guardiola\u2019s men because he has brought a calmness to their defence. He was not eligible for the Carabao Cup final but he still felt the confidence gained from beating Arsenal.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37005038\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37005038\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Marc Guehi was in the thick of the Manchester City celebrations against his former club Chelsea\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005038.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270536951.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005038.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2270536951.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005038.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2270536951.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37005038.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270536951.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Guehi was in the thick of the Manchester City celebrations against his former club Chelsea\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Guehi was in the thick of the Manchester City celebrations against his former club Chelsea<cite aria-label=\"Image: Adrian Dennis\/AFP\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Adrian Dennis\/AFP)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">City did brilliant business with Antoine Semenyo also signing for a combined fee which was less than \u00a3100m and they are hitting form to make Arsenal look nervous and fearful of being overtaken on the final lap for a third time in four seasons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal blew it against Bournemouth while City won a tricky game at Chelsea to set up next Sunday\u2019s showdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Guehi insisted it was not about Arsenal slipping up or even that showdown next Sunday &#8211; but it is just about making sure they focus on themselves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Guehi said: \u201cLike I said, the most important is controlling what we can control. We can\u2019t control what Arsenal did. We did our job and got the three points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cI just want to play every game, it doesn\u2019t matter when, where or what type of game. I\u2019m just glad to be at this football club and to be given the opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cI hope we can make a statement but it\u2019s important we keep feet on the ground, keep taking each game as it comes and see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37002315\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37002315\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man City\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37002315.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2271007704.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37002315.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2271007704.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37002315.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2271007704.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37002315.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2271007704.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"City now have momentum on their side ahead of Sunday's huge title decider against Arsenal\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">City now have momentum on their side ahead of Sunday&#8217;s huge title decider against Arsenal<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">City did look a bit edgy themselves in the first half against Chelsea but then showed their quality too blitz their way to victory in the second half with Guehi also on target.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Guehi enjoyed the goal but was respectful to the club where he started as a kid and graduated from the Chelsea academy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He added: \u201cI think it\u2019s natural to have nerves, every single player, every single game but it\u2019s how you embrace them, how you fight against them, whichever way you look at it but I\u2019m grateful that every single player stepped up and did what they had to.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThe win helps and controlling the controllable because you can only do what you can control and that\u2019s what we were about and making sure we got the three points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s nice to score. 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