Overview
- Manchester City, which beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad on Sunday, closed the gap to three points and can go top by beating Burnley on Wednesday.
- Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher now predict City will win the league, and many sportsbooks have moved the champions to favorites on recent form and experience.
- Mikel Arteta said the title remains in Arsenal’s hands if they win their five remaining matches, stressing his players feel “more convinced” after the display in Manchester.
- Debate over Arteta’s future has intensified, with Richard Keys saying he could be sacked if Arsenal finish second, while Michael Owen and reporting suggest ownership still backs him.
- The run-in tightens as City meet Burnley before FA Cup duty and Arsenal host Newcastle, with Arsenal’s recent slide — four defeats in six across competitions — raising the stakes.