Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his admiration for Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's comments that the Premier League title race is far from over. Following City's 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, Rice was seen telling his teammates that the title race is 'not done yet,' a statement that has earned praise from Guardiola. The City boss believes Rice's mentality is a key factor in Arsenal's success this season, and he sees it as a testament to the team's competitive spirit.
Guardiola also compared Rice's comments to his own team's mentality, stating that it's an example for City to follow in their pursuit of the title. Meanwhile, Guardiola seemed to imply that Erling Haaland was not rewarded with a more severe punishment for Arsenal defender Gabriel due to Haaland's decision not to overreact to the incident.
The City boss emphasized that his team's focus should be on winning games rather than worrying about the margin of victory, as they prepare to face Burnley on Wednesday.