Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester City continued to apply pressure to Mikel Artetas men during yesterdays comprehensive 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace.Pep Guardiolas men are chasing down league leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race, separated by just two points with two games left to play.Fans noticed the Spaniard speaking animatedly to various Crystal Palace players similar to his body language during last weekend's hilarious Come on you Irons plea after Manchester City prevailed over the London side, but what was he saying? You may like Pep Guardiola puts pressure on Manchester City players to deliver after Real Madrid humiliation with blunt appraisal of title hopes How to watch Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Streams and TV info Pep Guardiola's Arsenal mind games revealed ahead of Manchester City title decider Pep Guardiola knows how to win the Premier LeagueGet VIP Manchester City tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester City's hospitality provides Level 2 South West Corner seating and access to the exclusive Manager's Corner Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy premium food and bar options, complimentary tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and a matchday programme. Car parking (one per four guests) is also included, adding convenience to this enhanced match experience.View DealJust two weeks ago, the Premier League title appeared set to be decided on goal difference and goals scored, before a Cityzen stumble at the Hill Dickinson Stadium changed the seasons course.Manchester City will now rely on Arsenal dropping points if they wish to be crowned Premier League champions, with Mikel Artetas men capable of sealing it themselves if they win their two remaining fixtures.Crystal Palace will face off against the current league leaders at Selhurst Park in Matchweek 38 where Arsenal could lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years.Before that, Mikel Artetas side will face off against an already relegated Burnley, who have conceded the most goals in the Premier League this season with 73.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.While a shock Clarets upset can never be ruled out in the Premier League, perhaps Pep Guardiola knows that a London derby provides the perfect stage for an Arsenal collapse.The 55-year-old's side currently have Arsenal pipped on goal difference, albeit by just one goal, however, even a tie in this metric would be enough to secure the Premier League title for Manchester City as they have considerably more goals scored.Having worked together at Manchester City, it is arguable that the Spaniard knows his fellow countryman as well as anyone tactically Guardiola gaining four points out of a possible six against Arsenal this season attests to that. What to read next When can Arsenal win the Premier League? Mikel Arteta must relax for greater good of hot-tempered Arsenal players or risk Manchester City fate What happens if Man City and Arsenal finish on the same points and goal difference? A post shared by beIN SPORTS USA (@beinsportsusa)A photo posted by on Perhaps Guardiola was briefly surmising some core weaknesses present in Artetas set-up ahead of their final matchday showdown, or maybe he was providing the Crystal Palace players with insight into how Manchester City beat them so comprehensively, so they could improve ahead of Matchweek 38.In all likelihood, for a chat so brief and lighthearted, and not a fully-fledged tactical meeting in Pep Guardiolas Manchester-based lair, the Spaniard was reminding the Crystal Palace squad that they can etch themselves into Premier League history.While Palace have faltered domestically after an FA Cup-winning campaign last season replaced this year by Conference League success being the team that influences the destination of the Premier League trophy is always remembered.Pep Guardiola, ranked at No. 5 in FourFourTwo's list of the greatest managers of all time, may still have Oliver Glasner to convince, who told reporters after his sides defeat that he may manage his players workloads ahead of their Conference League final game, which arrives after the end of the Premier League season. At least the Spaniard can say he tried.Manchester City return to Premier League action away at Bournemouth next Tuesday, after they attempt to avenge last seasons FA Cup final loss which came at the hands of Crystal Palace against Chelsea this weekend.TOPICSPep GuardiolaMikel ArtetaManchester CityCrystal PalaceArsenalPremier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
