Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!Manchester City’s continued dominance under Pep Guardiola is once again shaping the direction of the 2025/26 Premier League title race, with their experience and winning mentality standing in stark contrast to the ambition of challengers, Arsenal.The latest reminder of that gap came after Manchester City’s 2–0 victory in the 2026 EFL Cup final on March 22, 2026. The result delivered another major silverware to the Etihad outfit and reinforced their pedigree when it comes to the games that matter.While Arsenal showed strong spells in the match, their inability to capitalise on early dominance highlighted a recurring issue: turning control into decisive moments when trophies are on the line.Read alsoWhy Man City are above Arsenal in Premier League table despite same points and goal differenceStay ahead of the gist. Join YEN’s WhatsApp channel for instant updates!At the centre of City’s success remains Guardiola, who has now reached an extraordinary 40 career trophies across his spells at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Guardiola's 40 career trophies and that level of consistency at the highest level are what continue to define City as the team to beat in English football.Manchester City’s rise under Guardiola is built on a culture of relentless success, tactical precision and composure in high-pressure moments. Even when they are not at their best early in matches, they often find a way to assert control and punish opponents.That pattern was once again visible in their cup final victory, where they weathered Arsenal’s early pressure before taking command through key moments and clinical finishing. This ability to adapt within games is a hallmark of a side that has been through countless title races and knockout finals.Read alsoSupercomputer updates Premier League winner after Man City beat BurnleyFor the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, that experience is proving vital. While the Gunners led the league table for a long time, City’s core group understood how to manage the pressure and race before overtaking Arsenal last week.With Man City now on top, Arsenal's chances are realistically diminished, but they are never out of the title mix. Their likelihood of success is contingent, ideally, on winning all their remaining fixtures, while hoping the leaders drop points. After 33 matches, Guardiola's men now lead the Premier League standings with 70 points plus 66 goals scored, while Mikel Arteta's side are second with the same number of points plus 63 goals.This makes the final five matches of the season crucial for both teams, as The Athletic noted.YEN.com.gh previously reported that Arsenal FC and Manchester City are engaged in a tightly contested Premier League title race, with only a slim margin separating them in both points and goal difference.If both sides finish the season level on the primary tiebreakers, the title could ultimately be decided by secondary criteria such as goals scored or head-to-head results, where Manchester City currently hold a slight advantage.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Gariba Raubil (Sports Editor) Gariba Raubil is a skilled sports writer and broadcaster with over 14 years of experience in sports journalism. He is a CAF and FIFA-accredited reporter and has been a member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and the Sports Writers Association of Ghana since 2020. He has covered several international tournaments, including two All-Africa Games in 2015 and 2023. He also reported on the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, the 2018 Women’s AFCON, and the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Email: [email protected]