Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has indicated that the title race is not over, even after his team's disappointing draw at West Ham left them nine points adrift of leaders Arsenal. Guardiola had previously stated that a failure to win against West Ham would likely end City's chances of retaining their Premier League title, especially after Arsenal managed to extend their lead by securing late goals against Everton.

The match at the London Stadium was particularly challenging for Guardiola, who had to watch from the stands due to a touchline ban. City had hoped to respond to Arsenal's victory, but instead, they only managed to secure a single point. This result was a follow-up to their earlier setbacks, including a draw against Nottingham Forest, raising questions about their consistency and ability to challenge for the title at this critical juncture of the season.

With Arsenal now nine points clear and having played a game more, the pressure is mounting on Manchester City to regroup and find a way to close the gap. Guardiola's optimistic demeanor suggests that he believes things can turn around, but the reality is that time is running out for City to reclaim their position at the top of the table. The coming weeks will be vital for City as they attempt to mount a serious challenge for the championship against a seemingly unstoppable Arsenal.