Overview
- Manchester City beat Arsenal at the Etihad to cut the Premier League lead to three points.
- City have a game in hand against Burnley that could take them top on goal difference with a win.
- Danny Murphy says City now carry the edge thanks to an unchanged outfield XI for three matches and the freshness of no European schedule.
- That settled side has delivered wins over Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal with nine goals scored and one conceded.
- Back-to-back league defeats have raised the pressure on Arsenal ahead of Newcastle, despite praise for their chances and two efforts off the woodwork.