Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City face no extra pressure following victory over Arsenal

Guardiola's team, having one fixture fewer under their belt, requires Arsenal to falter in upcoming matches, since even a triumph against Crystal Palace on Wednesday would position them two points adrift, with just two games remaining.

"It remains identical to two, three, or four days prior," Guardiola remarked to journalists on Tuesday, in response to queries regarding the strain on his squad.

"From my managerial experience, the key lesson is to disregard anything beyond your influence. Enhance areas where performance has fallen short this term. Position yourselves optimally to compete for the Premier League title, a battle we continue to wage."

Guardiola anticipated a challenging encounter with Palace, even though the team sitting 15th has failed to secure a victory in their previous four league outings.

"They face a European final," he noted, alluding to Palace's impending Conference League showdown with Rayo Vallecano on 27 May.

"Perhaps facing some difficulties in the Premier League amid numerous alterations. The manager Oliver Glasner is departing, and consistency has eluded them, yet the talent persists."

Guardiola mentioned that Manchester City's injured midfielder Rodri and defender Abdukodir Khusanov are recovering well, though he refrained from confirming their availability for the Palace clash.

City could make changes to lineup

Palace are scheduled to face Arsenal in their concluding Premier League fixture, merely three days prior to the Conference League final.

When questioned about concerns over Palace potentially deploying a depleted roster against Arsenal to preserve key personnel for their debut European final, Guardiola dismissed any such worries.

"Professionalism defines these clubs. Crystal Palace will deliver their best against Arsenal," Guardiola affirmed.

With the FA Cup final versus Chelsea looming on Saturday, succeeded by a journey to Bournemouth just three days afterwards, Guardiola conceded that squad rotation might prove necessary for City.

"Three days later, we head to London, return, and then face Bournemouth. Naturally, I must consider it, yes," he concluded.