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Rumors regarding Pep Guardiola’s potential exit from Manchester City emerged during the Arsenal vs. Burnley broadcast, leaving Gary Neville surprised on commentary.
The Daily Mail revealed that the Spanish manager is expected to depart from the Etihad Stadium after a decade of success, following their final game of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Arsenal was ahead of the Premier League’s last-placed team 1-0 at half-time on Monday evening, and should they win, they will establish a five-point lead over Guardiola’s side.
Theoretically, Arsenal could secure the title tomorrow night if they win and City fails to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Given that City is still in the title race, Neville expressed his surprise that news could break at this moment.
He remarked: “I’m genuinely taken aback that this information has surfaced right now.
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“It’s particularly surprising given that it coincides with this match, and it’s the night before a Man City game.
“Such news can change the game. Think back to when Dalglish left Liverpool.
“These are pivotal moments in football, and this would be no exception. I can’t understand why Man City would want this news released at this time.”
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“If this is indeed accurate, Man City will be incredibly disappointed that this information surfaced at such a critical moment. Guardiola will feel the same.”
While City still holds a slim chance of reclaiming the Premier League title, victory in their two remaining games would firmly place Arsenal in the driving seat.
However, Guardiola is unlikely to finish his last season in Manchester without silverware. City has already secured the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup this season, marking a total of 20 major trophies during his tenure at the club.
