Pep Guardiola described the upcoming match against Aston Villa as a crucial 'final' in the race for the Champions League, urging Manchester City fans to provide unwavering support. The match is pivotal not only for City but also in the context of contention with teams like Newcastle and Chelsea. Guardiola highlighted Villa's recent resurgence, noting their strong form despite not winning at the Etihad Stadium since 2007. He acknowledged Villa as strong contenders and stressed the importance of each match in their campaign for the Champions League qualification.
"We need our people, hopefully they can help us for the minute one, because it's a final, absolutely it's a final for us."
"They're a contender to qualify for the Champions League and you see both games they played against my friend Luis Enrique, against Paris Saint-Germain -- wow! I was really, really impressed."
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