Pep Guardiola has downplayed claims that Manchester City's superior experience will be crucial when his team faces Arsenal in the Premier League title match, stating that his team needs to be flawless to win.
Protecting the winners City is one point behind the Gunners in the standings but still has a game in hand as they aim to win a record fourth consecutive English top-flight title.
With three games remaining and 80 points, Arsenal can put pressure on City when they host Bournemouth in the early kickoff on Saturday.
In an effort to prevent a recurrence of the 2-1 loss, City will face Wolves at the Etihad later in the day.
They suffered previously in the season in Molineux.
Despite being heavy favorites to win the Premier League for the sixth time in seven seasons—they have gone undefeated in 31 games across all competitions—the City manager is not taking anything for granted.
During the news conference on Friday, he was asked if his team's ability to win titles would be crucial.
He answered, "I don't know, I don't have an answer to this question, but I would love (that)." "Although I would really like to say "yes," we must demonstrate it against Wolves tomorrow and in the upcoming games.
"We are aware that we must win all 12 points; if we don't, it will be challenging because Arsenal is a formidable and reliable team, and it is hard to imagine them dropping points."
Guardiola remarked Erling Haaland, the team's top scorer, was well enough to play after replacing him in the previous weekend's 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
He declared, "Everyone has to be ready when they are fit."
"Of course, I have some reservations about one or two players in the starting lineup, but he's ready. I had time to consider my options and watch Wolves' most recent games."
Along with goalie Ederson, Guardiola announced that Phil Foden and Ruben Dias, who were both out from the Forest game due to sickness, would be available.
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