Pep Guardiola says his Manchester Metropolis aspect have to match the need being proven by league leaders Arsenal if they’re to retain their Premier League title.
Second-placed Metropolis saved up their chase of the Gunners with a 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday evening however solely after conceding two quickfire objectives on the finish of a passive first half.
The end result means Metropolis are 5 factors behind Arsenal, however having performed a match extra.
Metropolis can scale back the hole to 2 factors on Sunday as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier than Arsenal tackle third-placed Manchester United later within the day.
However Guardiola feels a change in method is required from his gamers if they’re to take action.
“I am extremely proud of the end result, but it surely’s not about that,” Guardiola stated. “Do you suppose we’re going to chase the hole to Arsenal the way in which we’re taking part in? No method.
“We now have an opponent in Arsenal who’ve the hearth. Twenty years with out successful the Premier League.
“I need to beat Arsenal but when we play like that, Arsenal will destroy us. I stated final week I do not care concerning the Premier League – I need to see my crew.
“I’m explaining the truth, every thing is so comfy however opponents don’t wait. I do not recognise my crew, they [previously] had the fervour and want to run.”
And in addition to imploring his crew to enhance, Guardiola has known as on the Metropolis followers and others on the membership to play their half in creating the spark wanted to hunt Arsenal down.
He stated: “Our followers must push us, demand extra, shout, ‘Come on guys, you understand how good you might be, present us once more!’
“I need a response from all of the membership, not simply the gamers, the entire organisation. We’re a ‘comfortable flowers’ organisation! I do not need to be ‘comfortable flowers!’
“We’re far, far-off from with the ability to compete on the highest stage. [We lacked] guts, ardour, hearth, want to win from minute one. The identical with the Metropolis followers, they’re silent for 45 minutes. I would like my followers again.”
After listening to Guardiola’s feedback, former Man Metropolis winger Shaun Wright-Phillips agrees that the crew want to enhance if they’ll win their fifth PL title in six years.
“Pep is aware of his crew, he desires every thing again to the way it was,” he stated.
“Lots of people this 12 months have been saying that one thing is lacking [at Man City], he is simply instructed you what he thinks is lacking.”