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The Premier League title race is no longer in the hands of Man City after Nottingham Forest draw

Pep Guardiola has warned that his Manchester City cannot afford to drop any more points in the Premier League title race.

Man City face West Ham on Saturday and will know the result of Arsenal’s game against Everton prior to kick-off at the London Stadium.

City begin the weekend seven points behind the leaders, having played one match fewer than the Gunners, after being held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest in their last league outing.

Speaking on Friday, the Spaniard said: "West Ham. Now is West Ham.

"These kind of games it is hard. For many plans you have, it doesn't happen. You play the game you have to play and after the game will dictate whether you have a chance or not. It is difficult, yes.

"Not much dollars in the bank for us but we will see. Now is West Ham.

"The Premier League is the most difficult title, the Premier League I believe is the most difficult one and still we are there knowing that if we drop points it will be over."

Man City beat West Ham 3-0 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season

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Man City take on a West Ham side also in need of points in their battle for survival and Guardiola - who will not be on the touchline - has said his players are equally as motivated to claim victory.

“We are desperate [to win] too,” he added.

“With Nottingham Forest before. I always said when we arrive in the last 10 games, every team plays for something.

“For relegation for Champions League. Now there’s no second chances.”