In a moment that perfectly captures the drama of the Premier League title race, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued an unexpected plea to West Ham United: "Come on you Irons!"

The lighthearted request came during Guardiola's post-match press conference after City's commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday evening. That win trimmed Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to just two points, keeping City's title defense firmly alive as the season enters its final stretch.

Now, all eyes turn to the London Stadium, where Arsenal face West Ham on Sunday in a match that could either seal the Gunners' title hopes or set up a dramatic finale to the campaign.

When asked about the upcoming clash, Guardiola's response was simple but telling: just three words that revealed where his loyalties lie. It's a stark contrast to earlier in the week, when the City boss had joked about the suggestion he might wear a West Ham shirt ahead of Sunday's game. By Saturday evening, the laughter had given way to genuine hope.

"I love it! I love to be here again," Guardiola said when asked if he was enjoying the title race. "We'll finish second this season minimum, I love it, I love to be here. I didn't enjoy last season in the moment we were fighting to qualify for the Champions League, it was so difficult. I love it; Carabao Cup in our pocket, we'll play the FA Cup final at Wembley – the most beautiful game of the season – and I like it, I love it."

For City fans, the message is clear: after doing their part against Brentford, it's now time for West Ham to play the role of unlikely heroes. Whether the Hammers can deliver remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – this title race is far from over.