Manchester City’s title chase fizzled with a 1‑1 draw at Bournemouth, sealing Arsenal’s Premier League crown. With the Etihad side now four points adrift and only one match left, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed he will meet club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak before the season finale against Aston Villa to discuss his future.

Guardiola’s contract runs to 2027, but a summer break‑clause gives him an exit route. ESPN sources say the board has already accepted the likelihood of his departure, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca emerging as the preferred replacement. Midfielder Bernardo Silva, who confirmed his own exit, admitted he remains in the dark about the manager’s plans.

If Guardiola walks out this summer, his decade at the Etihad ends with 20 trophies, including six league crowns, cementing a record‑breaking era. City now faces a must‑win against Villa to keep Champions League hopes alive, while fans brace for a managerial transition that could reshape the club’s identity ahead of next season.

Arsenal’s triumph lifts them into the Champions League group stage, while Manchester City’s disappointment fuels speculation about squad overhaul. With Silva set to leave and key contracts expiring, the summer window promises intense activity as the club seeks to retain its European pedigree without Guardiola at the helm.