"People can say whatever stupid things they want to say. They celebrated because they know the value of the opponent. They knew if we didn't win it would be bye-bye [to the title race]."
"Of course you have to celebrate it. If City win at Turf Moor they will move level with Arsenal on 70 points and also, at the very least, level on +37 goal difference."
"If [we chase this], we'll be unbalanced and when unbalanced, we are going to concede a lot."
Pep Guardiola responded to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their 2-1 victory over Arsenal, labeling the comments as foolish. He emphasized the importance of the win, stating it was crucial for their title race. Guardiola noted that the players celebrated because they understood the significance of the opponent and the match. He acknowledged that while they respect their rivals, the victory warranted celebration. Guardiola also highlighted the importance of maintaining focus as they aim to match Arsenal's points and goal difference in the league.
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