JAKARTA - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday, May 19, 2025, that he firmly believes his team can secure one of the top five positions in the Premier League that will guarantee they qualify for next season's Champions League.
While the Premier League title has long been held by Liverpool and Arsenal confirmed they finished in the top five on Sunday, May 18, 2025. It remains only competition to secure the remaining three positions that are still wide open.
Newcastle United, Chelsea and Aston Villa all have 66 points after 37 games, while The Citizens are sixth with 65 points and have one game more than the three clubs.
The last time Manchester City failed to qualify for the Champions League was in the 2009/2010 season.
"If we don't qualify (the Champions League), then we don't deserve it and will be in the Europa League. That's how it is."
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"I think we will qualify. My thoughts and way of thinking - I think so. We need four points. That's the main target. I really (sure to qualify)," Guardiola told home game on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, against Bournemouth.
Manchester City clearly want to rise from a shock 0-1 defeat in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
"We played very well in the final, but not enough to win. We have had the last two games, we need four points for next year to get into the Champions League. This is enough and everyone should be aware of that."
"Newcastle won the Carabao Cup, Liverpool won the Premier League, and Manchester City won the Community Shield. The other teams won nothing," Guardiola said.
Manchester City's match against Bournemouth will be their last home game of the season, with the club coming to Fulham who are in 10th place for the Premier League's final match on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The match against Bournemouth will also be the final home game for Belgian playmaker Kevin De Bruyne for Manchester City, after the 33-year-old announced he will leave the club at the end of the season after a successful 10 years.
"We want to win the game so we can qualify for next season's Champions League. This is what Kevin wants, it's impossible to be the other way around."
"I will decide what is best for us to win the game against Bournemouth, that's for sure."
"Kevin will get what he deserves. What he deserves is the best moment and the best praise for his extraordinary trajectory," said the Spaniard.
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