Will the Carabao Cup final decide the Premier League title race? Pep Guardiola responds

Arsenal hold a nine-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, although all is not yet lost for Pep Guardiola’s team. City have a game in hand and will host the Gunners at the Etihad on April 19.

Additionally, the two teams will lock horns in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium this weekend.

Could Carabao Cup final impact Premier League title?

After Arsenal and City booked their places in the final, many suggested the result could influence the Premier League title race, with the winner gaining a psychological edge.

It is a familiar debate at this stage of the season. Momentum, confidence, and belief are often cited as decisive factors, especially when two title rivals meet in a high-stakes final.

Guardiola answers the question

In his final press conference before the showpiece at Wembley, Guardiola was asked whether a fifth Carabao Cup victory since he moved to Manchester could sow seeds of doubt in Arsenal’s minds.

Could it even prove to be the catalyst for City’s title charge in the final weeks of the season?

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