Guardiola ‘could not care less’ about league table in title race

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed the significance of the Premier League standings, insisting he “could not care less” about the table ahead of Saturday’s encounter with Newcastle United. The reigning champions head into the match-day fixture with the Catalan coach stressing that his focus lies solely on performance rather than arithmetic.

Speaking in the build-up to the St James’ Park clash, Guardiola underlined his long-held philosophy that concentrating on the next game trumps any obsession with points tallies or positions. “I could not care less about the Premier League table,” he stated, reinforcing a mindset that has underpinned City’s recent dominance.

Guardiola’s remarks come amid a tightly contested title race, yet the 53-year-old believes external calculations are meaningless until the season reaches its climax. By prioritising preparation for Eddie Howe’s in-form side, he hopes to keep his squad grounded and focused on the immediate challenge posed by the Magpies.

City supporters will interpret the comments as a call for calm, with the manager urging players and fans alike to channel energy into performances rather than permutations. Should City secure victory on Tyneside, the table will inevitably shift again, but Guardiola’s message is clear: the only numbers that matter are those on the scoreboard when the final whistle blows.