Highlights from the Premier League match between West Ham and Arsenal<\/span>
\n <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAsked whether Arsenal’s important win had affected his players, Guardiola said: “I haven’t seen the players yet. I always give them a day off.<\/p>\n
“Crystal Palace – thinking what we have to do. I’ve always learned, in my career as a manager, what you cannot control, forget about it.<\/p>\n
“Do better (than) what you have not done better this season and arrive in better positions to fight for the Premier League. We are still fighting.”<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace could have a big role to play in the title race as they also face Arsenal in the final round of fixtures.<\/p>\n
However, as Palace also have the Conference League final to prepare for after that game, Oliver Glasner could rotate his team.<\/p>\n
The Austrian has even hinted at as much by saying: “I’m responsible for Crystal Palace and I get paid for doing the best things for Crystal Palace and not for City and not for Arsenal.”<\/p>\n
Guardiola, though, expects Palace to remain difficult opponents, regardless of the players selected.<\/p>\n
He said: “They are so professional. Crystal Palace will play top against us.<\/p>\n
“We saw Leeds against Spurs yesterday, how they are now out of the relegation battle, but how they compete.<\/p>\n
“We’ve played here against Aston Villa and West Ham in the past when they had nothing to play for and saw how difficult it was.<\/p>\n
“So I ‘m pretty sure they will do their best even though they have a final a few days later.<\/p>\n
“They have always been tough games. The quality is there.”<\/p>\n
City are hoping midfielder Rodri will prove his fitness after four games out with a groin injury and defender Abdukodir Khusanov could also return.<\/p>\n
Guardiola said both players were “better” and would be assessed in training.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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