Pep Guardiola has kept the Premier League title race alive, but admits Manchester City now need a favor from Arsenal after a convincing 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The win at the Etihad Stadium trimmed the gap to just two points, with both teams having two games remaining in the season.

The match saw Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush both convert passes from Phil Foden in the first half, setting the tone for a dominant City performance. Savinho added a late third to seal the win, keeping City's hopes of a seventh league title in nine years very much alive.

Guardiola, who made several changes to his starting lineup, acknowledged the challenge of breaking down a resilient Palace side. "We try to be alive until the next (Premier League) game, which is Bournemouth," he told Sky Sports, already looking ahead. "Now focus on the final."

The City boss was clear that the title is now in Arsenal's hands, with Mikel Arteta's side chasing their first Premier League crown since 2004. "It depends on them," Guardiola told the BBC. "If they win two games, nothing to do, nothing to talk. All we can be is in there just in case. The last two games are tough."

The math is simple: if Arsenal beat relegated Burnley next Monday, City must defeat Bournemouth—who are still chasing Champions League qualification—the following day to keep the race alive. It's a tense finale that has fans on the edge of their seats.

But Guardiola isn't just focused on the league. Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley looms large, and the manager is determined to reverse recent fortunes. "All we can do is go to sleep as quickly as possible and prepare for the FA Cup," he said. "That is what we have to do. The FA Cup, incredible respect. We lost the last two times because we were not good enough. We are going to go there to win."

With a domestic cup double still within reach—City already lifted the League Cup earlier this season—Guardiola knows his team must be ready both physically and mentally. "We have to be ready against a team who are not in the best season, but the quality is there. Of course, they will do their best, and we have to do our best to try to win."

For City fans, the message is clear: stay alive, stay hopeful, and keep an eye on Arsenal. The title race isn't over yet.