Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he loves fighting for the Premier League title amid his side's ongoing battle with league leaders Arsenal.
City defeated the north Londoners 3-1 back in February to go top of the table but the Gunners then won seven league matches on the bounce before seeing that run come to an end on Sunday as they drew 2-2 away to Liverpool. Still, Mikel Arteta and co are six points clear of the Citizens, albeit having played an extra match in the league this term.
Now, Guardiola has expressed his love for the final part of the season, claiming that he is the happiest man in the world when his team are fighting to win the title. "Being again in the quarter-finals in Europe is a moment to enjoy,” the former Barcelona head coach said on Monday.
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“In September, October, November I enjoy less. When we arrive in the last stages, fighting for the title, I’m the happiest man in the world. I love to be here.
“What’s going to happen? I don't know. [If we’re] going to win, everything is going to be perfect. If we lose, we will be a failure. Nothing is going to change. The day after, [there will be a] sunrise. We will try it again in the future.
“This is the mindset we will need to do. We have done it in the past, that's why I'm incredibly happy with the players I have. The club we are. Everyone is pushing to be better and get better and better. That’s why we are here.”
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