Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero believes his old club still have a chance to reclaim the Premier League title this season, despite trailing current leaders Arsenal by a significant margin.
The Argentine icon, forever remembered for his dramatic stoppage-time goal that secured City’s first league crown in 2012, insists that the unpredictability of the Premier League means the race is far from over.
Reflecting on that historic triumph, Aguero suggested that similar late drama cannot be ruled out.
“Why not? It’s difficult, of course. But it was also difficult in 2012, and we all know how that ended. These are different moments, but what I mean is that in the Premier League, nothing is decided until the very end.”
City, now managed by Pep Guardiola, find themselves nine points behind Arsenal at the summit. Although they have a game in hand, the number of fixtures left to play is limited, leaving little room for error in the closing weeks of the campaign.
Title race still alive despite long odds
For Manchester City to overhaul Arsenal, they must produce a flawless run-in, starting with victories in all their remaining matches. Among those fixtures is a crucial showdown against the Gunners, a game that could prove decisive in shaping the final standings.
Even if Guardiola’s side manage to maintain a perfect record, they would still depend on Arsenal slipping up at least once. Goal difference could also come into play, adding another layer of complexity to an already challenging task.
Statistical analysis underlines just how difficult the situation is. According to data specialists Opta, City’s chances of finishing top stand at a mere 2.29%. Betting markets, however, are slightly more optimistic, pricing their title hopes between 6/1 and 8/1.
Despite those slim probabilities, Aguero’s comments reflect a belief rooted in experience. Having been part of one of the most dramatic conclusions to a Premier League season, he understands that momentum and pressure can shift quickly during the final stages.
With the title race entering its decisive phase, City’s immediate focus remains on taking each match as it comes. Guardiola has consistently emphasised the importance of consistency, and his players will need to deliver under pressure if they are to keep their hopes alive.
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A meeting with Arsenal still looms large, offering City an opportunity to directly cut the deficit. Victory in that encounter would not only reduce the gap but could also inject doubt into their rivals’ campaign.
Before that, however, attention turns to a different competition. City are set to face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final this weekend, a fixture that could provide a valuable psychological boost.
Success at Wembley would not directly impact the league table, but it could strengthen belief within the squad ahead of the run-in.
While the odds remain firmly against them, Manchester City are no strangers to late-season drama. Aguero’s famous intervention in 2012 serves as a reminder that, in the Premier League, outcomes can change in an instant.
For Guardiola’s side, the challenge now is to keep the pressure on and ensure they are ready to capitalise on any opportunity that arises.
