Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that Arsenal and Liverpool’s ability to score late goals is helping their Premier League title bid.

According to the Spaniard, this is something his City side don’t have.

Guardiola is looking to win his sixth Premier League title and watched his team hammer Luton 5-1 at the Etihad on Saturday.


But Guardiola believes that constant late shows at Anfield and the Emirates have put Liverpool and Arsenal in control.

He said: “The only biggest difference between Arsenal, Liverpool and us is that they won a lot of points in stoppage-time. A lot. That helped them be in the position they are.

“Of course, all three teams have had incredible seasons. But they won a lot of points for the talent they have because of this [late goals].

“It happened for Liverpool many times in the last eight years and for Arsenal many times, because of their talent. It’s a credit to them, not the opposite.”

Caroline Celico, the former wife of Brazilian football icon, Ricardo Kaka, has debunked recent speculations surrounding the cause of their separation.

Against circulating reports suggesting that she left Kaka due to his perceived perfection, Celico clarified that their separation was based on mutual agreement.

The couple, who tied the knot in December 2005, shares two children: Luca Celico Leite, born on June 10, 2008, and Isabella Celico Leite, born on April 23, 2011.


Despite their divorce ten years into their marriage, Celico stressed their continued partnership in nurturing their children.

Their decision to part ways, undisclosed until now, garnered attention following the circulation of a purported quote attributed to Celico.

In response, she addressed the misinformation, shedding light on the genuine nature of their separation.

The chef and food content creator wrote, “For those who haven’t heard from me for a long time… or have never heard before.

“And are UNFORTUNATELY hearing some fake news and FAKE quotes. Let me update you:

“I got divorced almost 10 years ago, from those 14 years of relationship there are 2 lovely teenagers.

“It’s been almost 8 years. I am with my husband Eduardo, and we are having our first child next month.

“I have a lot of respect for my lifetime story, and I am very grateful for everything I have lived so far. My ex-husband and I found a healthy way to raise our children, and I’m so grateful for this.

“Please be welcome to my social media, which is a place I share about many subjects, such as family, work and spirituality, with a lot of respect and love.”

Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar has backed Arsenal to bounce back from their defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Gunners were stunned by the visitors who handed them a 2-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Substitute Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins got the goals for Unai Emery’s side.


The result put a dent on Arsenal’s title hopes.

Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, however insisted that Mikel Arteta’s men still have a chance of winning the title.
“Not the result we expected from Arsenal. But we move; it’s not over until it is over,” Atiku, who is a staunch Arsenal supporter, wrote on X.

The North London club will be in action against Bayer Munich on Wednesday.