Pep Guardiola: Crystal Palace will test both Man City and Arsenal in title race

Guardiola had made clear he was hoping for a favour from West Ham last weekend when he ended a press conference with a chant of “Come on you Irons” ahead of their clash with Arsenal.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference.

Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City to be tested by Crystal Palace – and is confident they will prove equally tough for title rivals Arsenal.

City need to win their rearranged clash against the Eagles on Wednesday to keep the pressure on the Gunners at the top of the Premier League table.