Arsenal’s hopes of a quadruple were cut down over the past few weeks with a defeat in the EFL Cup final to Manchester City followed by a stunning FA Cup exit to Southampton last Saturday.
To make matters worse, City oversaw a formidable 3-0 beating of Chelsea in their most recent Premier League game, whilst Arsenal dropped points against Bournemouth.
The pressure is on the North London side as City creep up the table and hope to capitalise on how inconsistent Mikel Arteta’s side have been as of late, as fans worry their club may collapse at the final hurdle.
If City lose to Arsenal, it is over
Guardiola was first asked if winning the title this season would be one of his greatest achievements and whether the clash against Arsenal could be considered a final.
"Yes, obviously. If we lose, it is over. The other two results, knowing that Arsenal didn't beat Bournemouth - we still have games to play. Six games is a lot and especially in our calendar. Everton away, Bournemouth away, Aston Villa the last game at home. Crystal Palace and Brentford. There are still many things to do."
"No (this is would not be his biggest achievement). The greatest we have done.
"For many new players it is good to be in that position, to learn for the future and for the next seasons. To be there especially after many years and many titles and still being in the title race a little bit is good but it is not our greatest achievement."
Will City use the same tactics as the EFL Cup final?
Guardiola next laughed off a question asking if his side will play the same tactics as they did in the EFL Cup final where Nico O'Reilly scored a brace at Wembley to secure the trophy.
"Tomorrow we are going to change again. I am going to tell you now what we are going to do."
Are City good enough to win the title this season?
Finally, the City boss was asked if he feels his side are at the level to win the title as they now sit six points behind the Gunners, a gap that could be closed to six this weekend.
"We need to get even better. The first half against Chelsea was not bad but not great. The first 30 minutes against Liverpool was not good either. The first 30 minutes against Arsenal in the final they were better.
"You cannot pretend that these kind of teams will be 90/95 minutes perfect, but this one aspect is not about the future, present or past, it's about confidence, which is an incredible aspect.
"If you could buy confidence in a supermarket we would buy it immediately. It is one of the most important aspects.
"The reality is, there are seven games left in the Premier League and that is the decisive moment."