Guardiola Confident: Premier League Title Destiny In Man City's Hands

Pep Guardiola is aware that the Premier League title race is firmly in Manchester City's control. As the team heads into the final day of the season, they are two points ahead of Arsenal and on the verge of securing a fourth consecutive Premier League title. A victory over West Ham at home will ensure they clinch the championship.

City could still win the league with a draw, but only if Arsenal fails to beat Everton. Guardiola's message to his team is clear: "The destiny is in our hands," he said. "If you are waiting for Arsenal to drop points again, you are wrong. We did what we had to do against Crystal Palace, Wolves, Fulham, Spurs, and now we have the last one."

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping for a favour from his former boss David Moyes. However, Moyes insists that West Ham's focus remains solely on their own performance. "Football is a strange game. You never know what moments will give you the opportunity to win," Moyes stated. "We’re playing for West Ham and trying to win the game for West Ham."

This match will be Moyes' final game in charge of West Ham, and Guardiola expressed his admiration for the Scot. "He will be back, that is my feeling. He cannot be at home," Guardiola said. "My first game [at City] was against Sunderland and David Moyes was there. Now, an important game, he will be there again."

Guardiola added that it is always an honour to see Moyes and acknowledged his vast experience in football management. Despite this respect, Guardiola knows Moyes will do everything possible to secure a win for West Ham.

Key Players to Watch

Manchester City - Kevin De Bruyne: De Bruyne has six assists in Premier League final games, the most of any current player. His assist for Haaland against Spurs on Tuesday took him to 112 in the Premier League, with only Ryan Giggs having more in the competition's history (162).

West Ham - Jarrod Bowen: With 16 league goals this season, Bowen has had another excellent campaign. He aims to finish on a high note and force his way into England's Euro 2024 squad.

Match Prediction: Man City Win

This will be Moyes' 198th and final Premier League game in charge of West Ham. No permanent manager has a higher win rate for the Hammers in the competition than Moyes. However, Opta's model does not favour West Ham's chances.

West Ham have lost 5-2 at Crystal Palace and 5-0 at Chelsea in their last two Premier League away games. The last team to concede five or more goals in three consecutive top-flight away games was Blackburn Rovers (April-August 1965), while West Ham last did so in April 1932.

City's Unbeaten Home Record

City are the only side yet to lose a home Premier League match this season (W13 D5). They aim to remain unbeaten at home in a top-flight season for a fourth time, along with 1904-05, 1920-21, and 2011-12. Guardiola has only gone a full top-flight season unbeaten once before, with Barcelona in 2009-10.

West Ham have conceded at least once in all 17 of their Premier League games at the Etihad Stadium. Only Tottenham have played at a specific venue more without ever keeping a clean sheet (18 at Emirates Stadium). City are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League games against West Ham (W13 D3), since a 2-1 home loss in September 2015.

Opta Win Probability

The statistics heavily favour Manchester City as they look to secure another Premier League title under Pep Guardiola's leadership.