Guardiola Praises Rice's Determination as Title Race Intensifies

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his admiration for Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's statement that the Premier League title race is far from over, despite City's recent 2-1 victory over the league leaders. Following the win, Rice was seen telling his teammates that the competition is 'not done yet,' a sentiment that has earned Guardiola's respect. The City boss believes Rice's attitude reflects the resilience and competitiveness of Arsenal, which has enabled them to maintain their position at the top of the table. Guardiola also addressed the incident involving Arsenal defender Gabriel, who avoided a red card for an apparent headbutt on City's Erling Haaland, suggesting that Haaland's decision not to exaggerate the contact may have influenced the referee's decision. As City prepare to face Burnley, Guardiola emphasized the importance of winning games, rather than focusing solely on goal difference, in the final weeks of the season.