Pep’s business

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genius, I’m so good.’ But it’s not. The Premier Leagues we have won the others could have won – and Arsenal can win this one.

“My opinion about Liverpool for all these years, nothing changes. A win is a win.

“The winners smell good, and everyone wants to copy that. There is a lot of work behind it.

“Like Liverpool were and like Arsenal have been this season. There is a lot of work.

“Nothing you have done in the past gives you the right (to win). It’s completely the opposite.

“It’s a lot of work for all departments – the backroom staff, the medical department, the office department, how they care about those few, few inches.

“It is ridiculous how good the balance is. Otherwise you cannot be where we are.

“None of us will get the chance to win four-in-a-row again, it is impossible. It won’t happen again in our life. We have to live it, we have to enjoy it.”

Guardiola finished third behind Antonio Conte’s Chelsea in his first season as City boss, while Jurgen Klopp guided Liverpool to the title in 2020 ahead of the Sky Blues.

Two of City’s previous title wins under the 53-year-old have been sealed at the expense of Liverpool on the final day.

And after rallying Arsenal to the title with two games to spare last year, the champions know that Mikel Arteta’s side can snatch the crown if they slip up against the Hammers and the Gunners beat Everton at the Emirates.

On Saturday, they face Manchester United in the FA Cup Final for the second successive season. They hope to travel to Wembley with the chance of becoming the first club to clinch a double Double.

Guardiola added: “The players have already had a good season and nothing changes depending on the last two games.”