The Crown and the Collapse: Anatomy of a Manchester Evening That

Samuel Chimezie Okechukwu (Great Nigeria - Trending News Analyst)

04/21/2026

DEEP DIVE | April 21, 2026

Shook the Commonwealth

The Anatomy of a Sunday Evening: When the Etihad Became a Crucible

The Manchester evening air hung heavy with the scent of rain and anticipation as the Etihad Stadium prepared to host what Arise News described as a potential title decider. This was a collision between the present and the inevitable that would send shockwaves far beyond the northwest of England. In living rooms across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, millions of Nigerian supporters had long since adjusted their schedules around Greenwich Mean Time. For Arsenal, the visit represented both opportunity and reckoning. It offered a chance to silence the doubters who had watched their once-commanding lead evaporate like Harmattan mist. For Manchester City, it was the moment Pep Guardiola's surgical machine could finally overtake the leaders in spirit if not yet in mathematics. As Daily Trust noted in their early reporting, the clash between the top two sides had been billed as a potential coronation or a coup. The outcome would depend on which shade of sky blue or gunner red colored your allegiance. The Premier League's global broadcasting empire ensured that from the bars of Ikeja to the viewing centers of Kano, every pass would be dissected in real-time through the miracle of satellite technology and fiber-optic desperation. The stakes were etched in the historical record that Vanguard News would later reference.

Arsenal's twenty-two-year wait for domestic supremacy stretched back to the era of the Invincibles. In those days, mobile phones were still a luxury in West Africa and the Premier League was only beginning to colonize the imagination of a generation. Yet as the floodlights pierced the grey Manchester sky, there was a palpable sense that this was not merely a football match. It was a cultural event, an economic juggernaut of advertising revenue and betting stakes. It was a technological spectacle rendered in high definition, and a political metaphor for the concentration of power in modern football where state-backed wealth meets romantic aspiration. What unfolded over ninety minutes would not just reshape the title race. It would etch itself into the collective memory of a sport that has become the global lingua franca of passion.

The Cruel Geometry of Fate: Woodwork, Errors, and a Norwegian's Ruthlessness

According to Daily Trust's match report, the opening act belonged to Ryan Cherki, the young Frenchman whose sixteenth-minute solo run dissected Arsenal's defensive line with the cold precision of a surgeon's scalpel, leaving David Raya grasping at shadows and sending the Etihad into a frenzy that would be echoed across Nigerian social media timelines within seconds. The response, when it came, arrived with the sudden violence of a thunderclap. Kai Havertz capitalized on a catastrophic error by Gianluigi Donnarumma, dispossessing the Italian goalkeeper in a moment of high-pressure paralysis that Al Jazeera Africa would describe as symptomatic of Arsenal's broader end-of-season fragility. Havertz slotted home an equalizer that briefly restored equilibrium to a contest tilting dangerously toward the hosts. Yet football at this rarified altitude is decided not by justice but by millimeters. Arsenal would twice be denied by the unforgiving architecture of the goalframe. First, Havertz saw his effort repelled by Donnarumma's redemption. Then, Eberechi Eze rattled the post with a strike that seemed destined for the net until physics intervened. The decisive moment arrived in the sixty-fifth minute. Erling Haaland, that Nordic instrument of relentless efficiency, ended his recent scoring drought with a clinical finish. It marked his twenty-third league goal of the campaign and, according to Daily Post Nigeria, handed City a 2-1 victory that narrowed the gap to a mere three points while preserving the tantalizing advantage of a game in hand.

As Punch Nigeria reported in their post-match analysis, the mathematics had become devastatingly simple for the Gunners. Seventy points from thirty-three matches might still constitute a lead. Yet with City sitting on sixty-seven from thirty-two and a midweek fixture against Burnley offering the opportunity to leapfrog, the topography of the title race had shifted beneath Arteta's feet like continental plates grinding in slow motion. For Nigerian viewers watching through the night, the technological immediacy of the broadcast only amplified the emotional whiplash. WhatsApp groups lit up with the cold arithmetic of despair. Sports betting platforms recorded the swing of millions in naira toward the blue side of Manchester.

The Digital Colosseum: Screens, Sentiment, and the Currency of Outrage

Even before the final whistle had extinguished the hopes of the traveling supporters, the digital infrastructure of modern fandom had already begun its work of amplification and autopsy, transforming a Manchester evening into a global referendum on managerial competence and tactical orthodoxy that would dominate Nigerian Twitter trends for the better part of twenty-four hours. Piers Morgan, the British broadcaster whose relationship with Arsenal has always oscillated between familial devotion and public excoriation, provided the spark for what Daily Post Nigeria would document as a viral conflagration when he took to X to lambast Mikel Arteta's decision to withdraw Eze in the seventy-fifth minute. Morgan wrote with the furious incredulity of a man who had watched his best player depart the stage just as the final act demanded crescendo rather than retreat. "Eze off??? That's ridiculous, he's been our best player," he typed, capturing in nine words the sentiment of millions who had watched the midfielder dance through City's press with the elegance of a man who understood the gravity of the occasion. The substitution, which saw Leandro Trossard enter the fray in Eze's stead, became a Rorschach test for the broader anxieties gripping a fanbase that Daily Post Nigeria noted had now witnessed four consecutive domestic defeats for the first time under Arteta's stewardship.

It was the first such streak since March 2018, a statistical milestone provided by OptaJoe that felt less like a data point and more like a death knell for a season that had promised so much. In the viewing centers of Lagos, where young men pay premium rates for data bundles to stream matches through sometimes pixelated connections, the outrage was not merely sporting but economic. It represented wasted wagers and dashed hopes in a country where the Premier League has become intertwined with the informal economy of sports betting and weekend ritual. According to analysts familiar with Nigeria's broadcasting landscape, the Premier League generates substantial advertising revenue across West Africa. Title races of this magnitude drive peak viewership that translates directly into naira-denominated sponsorship deals and satellite subscription spikes. Arteta's tactical gambit was being evaluated not just by armchair critics but by stakeholders with a financial interest in Arsenal maintaining their narrative momentum. The technological democratization of opinion meant that every fan with a smartphone could publish their tactical thesis instantaneously. This created a cacophony of voices that ranged from the genuinely insightful to the performatively hysterical. All contributed to a social discourse that has fundamentally altered the relationship between manager, player, and the consuming public.

Echoes of Invincibility: The Twenty-Two-Year Wait and the Burden of Generational Memory

To understand the visceral reaction that rippled from Islington to Ibadan in the aftermath of this defeat, one must reckon with the weight of history that Arsenal have carried since their last Premier League triumph in 2004. That was a year when current Nigerian undergraduates were not yet born and the concept of streaming football to a mobile device belonged to the realm of science fiction. As Vanguard News reminded its readers in the sober light of Monday morning, Arteta's squad remains "convinced" they can end this twenty-two-year drought. Such conviction sounds increasingly like an article of faith required to sustain a congregation battered by repeated disappointments. The ghosts of 2022/23 and 2023/24 loom large over this campaign. In those seasons, Arsenal held leads over City only to see them dissolve in the spring sunshine like morning dew. These collapses have etched themselves into the generational memory of supporters who have learned to expect the worst even when the mathematics suggest otherwise. Daily Post Nigeria, citing OptaJoe's brutal data, emphasized the unprecedented nature of the current crisis. Four consecutive defeats in domestic competition under a manager whose entire philosophy has been built on defensive organization and psychological resilience marks a run that includes two losses to City.

It represents the first such streak since March 2018 when Arsène Wenger was still prowling the touchline in his final months of service. For Nigerian Arsenal supporters, who constitute one of the largest overseas fanbases for the North London club, this history is not abstract but lived experience. It is transmitted through fathers to sons and mothers to daughters via morning-after analyses on radio call-in shows and the enduring rituals of weekend football worship. These traditions have made the English Premier League a cultural cornerstone of urban Nigerian life. The cultural dimension of this title race extends beyond mere tribalism into questions of identity and aspiration. Arsenal's self-styled reputation for playing football "the right way" has historically appealed to Nigerian fans who see in their aesthetic ideals a reflection of their own desire for grace under pressure. This makes the current collapse feel less like a sporting setback and more like a betrayal of philosophical principle. When Arteta insists, as reported by Punch Nigeria, that his players remain convinced, he is not merely managing a squad. He is attempting to hold together a transnational community of believers whose faith has been tested by two decades of near-misses and false dawns.

The Rhetoric of Resistance: Leadership, Conviction, and the Politics of Belief

In the sterile environment of the post-match press conference, where microphones from global agencies jostle for position and every syllable is parsed by algorithms and analysts before the manager has even loosened his tie, Mikel Arteta offered a masterclass in the political theater of football management. Punch Nigeria and Vanguard News would both chronicle his performance as an act of defiant optimism bordering on evangelical certainty. "I believe today, I believe on Wednesday, I believed a week ago because I see them every day and I know the level that we have," Arteta declared. He was constructing a temporal trinity of faith that positioned him not merely as a coach but as the chief defender of a worldview under siege by the cruel realities of the league table. His assertion that "it's a new league now" carried the deliberate cadence of a politician reframing a crisis as an opportunity. He transformed a three-point advantage with an exhausted game in hand into a manageable equation rather than an existential threat. Communications experts might recognize this as the essential alchemy of leadership under fire. Yet beneath the polished resolve, the Daily Trust report hinted at the physical toll of the contest. The report noted how Arsenal had struck the woodwork twice and forced Donnarumma into desperate saves.

This detail suggested that the margin between defeat and victory had been measured not in class but in centimeters and cruel fortune. Arteta's dismissal of the notion that he might need to "pick the players up" carried an edge of irritation. This irritation revealed the psychological pressure mounting behind the scenes. "If I have to pick the players up to win the Premier League with five games to go, in our hands, and be in the semi-finals of the Champions League, I think I should be at home," he told reporters, according to Vanguard News. This statement managed simultaneously to project confidence and acknowledge the absurdity of questioning a squad that remains mathematically in control of its destiny. For observers attuned to the political economy of modern football, where managerial tenures are measured in months and patience has been extinguished by the demand for instantaneous success, Arteta's stubborn conviction represents a high-stakes gamble on continuity and belief. He has twice before been delivered to the precipice of glory only to see the prize withdrawn at the final hour. The manager has become a general fighting on two fronts. The Champions League semi-final against Atlético Madrid looms on the horizon like a second sun.

It threatens to burn resources and concentration at the very moment when the domestic campaign demands total focus.

Future Implications: Between the Burnley Horizon and the Madrid Abyss

As the Premier League enters its final weeks with the ferocity of a sprint after a marathon, the landscape that Arsenal and Manchester City must navigate reveals itself as a study in contrasting pressures and opportunities. This stretch will determine whether this season enters the pantheon of legendary collapses or remarkable resurgences. The implications resonate from the boardrooms of the Etihad to the betting slips of Ojuelegba. Manchester City's path, as Arise News calculated with mathematical clarity, offers the immediate possibility of ascending to the summit. Should they dispatch Burnley in their game in hand, they would leave themselves above Arsenal with five matches remaining. This would grant them the psychological advantage of being the hunter rather than the hunted. It is a reversal of roles that Guardiola's squads have historically exploited with the efficiency of apex predators sensing weakness in their prey. For Arsenal, the fixture list may appear more forgiving on paper. Yet the reality is complicated by their status as the sole English representative still contesting the Champions League. A semi-final duel against Atlético Madrid promises to extract physical and emotional tolls at the precise moment when the domestic title race demands monomaniacal focus. Arteta's insistence that his squad does not require motivation speaks to a managerial philosophy that prizes intrinsic drive over external cajoling.

He argues that the very presence of a five-game finale with the trophy within reach should be stimulus enough. Yet history suggests that the final straight of a title race is less about philosophy and more about the management of accumulated fatigue and microscopic margins.

According to analysts cited across BBC and Sky Sports reports referenced in Nigerian aggregators, the momentum shift witnessed at the Etihad carries statistical weight beyond the three points City clawed back. Teams that seize the initiative in April often carry an unstoppable velocity into May. They are fueled by the chemistry of confidence and the diminishing margin for error that sharpens concentration to a lethal point. The economic repercussions of the outcome will be substantial regardless of which shade of blue or red ultimately lifts the trophy. Champions League qualification bonuses, sponsorship escalator clauses, and the global brand valuation of both clubs hang in the balance. This commercial reality ensures the drama transcends sporting significance to touch the structural finances of modern football. For the Nigerian audience, which consumes this product with an intensity that belies geographical distance, the remaining weeks promise a communal experience of collective breath-holding. Viewing centers prepare for capacity crowds and digital platforms brace for traffic spikes that mirror the intensity of the contest itself. Whether Arsenal can summon the resilience to arrest their four-game domestic slide, or whether City's remorseless machinery will grind through the remaining fixtures with Teutonic precision, remains the defining question of this campaign.

What is certain is that the answer will not merely crown a champion. It will write the next chapter in the evolving narrative of English football's global empire. This is a story told in accents from Manchester to Maiduguri, in pixels and passion, in the universal language of a game that continues to colonize the world's imagination one Sunday evening at a time.

📰 Sources Cited

Sources & References

EPL: Arsenal create record after 2-1 loss to Man City - Daily Post Nigeria
With loss at Man City, have Arsenal lost their grip on the Premier League? - Al Jazeera Africa
Haaland winner hands Man City title edge over Arsenal - Daily Trust
EPL: Arteta urges Arsenal to push on in title race - Punch Nigeria
Arteta ‘convinced’ Arsenal can still win EPL despite defeat at Man City - Vanguard News
Man City 2-1 Arsenal: Are Pep Guardiola's side now favourites for title? - BBC - Google News Nigeria
Man City Beat Arsenal 2-1 To Seize Advantage In Premier League Title Race - Arise News
Haaland gives Man City edge over Arsenal in EPL title showdown - Punch Nigeria
Man City beat Arsenal 2-1, cut Premier League race to three points - Al Jazeera Africa
EPL: Ridiculous – Morgan criticizes Arteta’s decision on Arsenal’s “best player” against Man City - Daily Post Nigeria

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They were now in second place, level with Pep Guardiola’s men on points and […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/24/epl-arteta-speaks-on-arsenal-losing-title-to-man-city-on-goals-difference/">EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal losing title to Man City on goals difference</a> According to Google News Nigeria: <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxPNXg3UWdJVEw4bG4wZDRIWkdnVDN3RkV5Y2xqZnZZeERRUUloeDlVNnRGbE8tbjBySzNadDU4WEtBSzVEc1JuZDBBMVdTMllKSS13czBhakhmY1k4bHN6bXJic0ZDQ212d1llaHhNR0dXSm80VEwxTVllRjd3ZF9sdnAyczJHXzhEbUJXSlBadnVBa2EyMC1SMV9YQXNtTVZvRjJJY2lyZG5jRzlIWC03aXBkZjJJOHM4NDh2dU1SakFwMFd4Z3FVRzhJYzA?oc=5" target="_blank">Time for Arsenal to take the handbrake off: Mikel Arteta has nothing to lose anymore as Gunners chase goals in Premier League title bid</a>  Goal.com<a href="https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoRUtEd2o5MTlYekVCRkRLOEN0ZWpiWjBTZ0FQAQ?hl=en-NG&gl=NG&ceid=NG:en&oc=5" target="_blank">View Full coverage on Google News</a> According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE04dXNzdS1DQ2k2ZVdaenN2M1Q4SWdDSFFTaG9UdHVfSUVyYzJPUjJNeDJDTmhuaGYyZEFZeDVxUFpNR2dRc0sxNTJGWnNjekZsR2xGLWRmSXdMVDZLNzhZYWtmRWRmbzg?oc=5" target="_blank">Who will win Premier League title? The big prediction special</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxPR3BDQTluSTZabUpuWmlaSC1vYUx5ZU1TeTJtc3Q5elVHWm8tSEJzVUNxQ0FvY1czQTEyT1JoZTkyeUF3Y2U2dnVKc2hxQjhnNy1fWloxUDV1cjkwZ1FnQjVfUnpDaFdKRU56MEFmd1JvNkM1cFZZYjgzUnRqM0RvaU5wbmRCOE0tM0QxeDl2eXVrazR5MWlTTU5jRERWcjZpNG1nTzdqdFlzak9UVEJOSGhTM29YOG9YWkZaSVlwWnlOS0JBeENqYl9VSUZ3TXgycnNUaWtHN2pVNFU3Qmc?oc=5" target="_blank">The Tightest Premier League Title Races: Man City and Arsenal Set for Grandstand Finish</a>  LiveScore</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxNeUtjUDFkeF9lVE4xd2pPNjlJdzdfOS1fTlpfeVo2OFZnZFJnNENLTjRKWkRQTV9oOHhxX3FJNlhJcjlma2hWRFVhMWUwZG4wYzN6YnpzZFB1UlQtdTdRczBrRWRrN2VlU2xHSEd5MWlhTW5yamFiRmZfRklDQ1dpbVU1Y1lmWkNZcHBJMFdramU3Wml1OFRsdEQ3a0Z6ZHJzS1FVamo1OGhmTWtocF85N3I4SzJ5cWZLUV9wUWpnRHV2YVQybjhMc3FBOUxDbW53MlJSMg?oc=5" target="_blank">EXPLAINER: How the Premier League title is decided and why Man City lead Arsenal</a>  Premium Times Nigeria</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNWHhQRVJYQjNLeDVWbkQxVGxqUjlxLXdlZ3ZJYW1OT05xeENMOVY3NzVYaFlwTGs0ZEZ5d0RjYm5SOWJhQ0xPdFJNbHhEemUwTkdmOE1wajJLSXA1YXB4U3RCMnpGeWotRVN2dlR5NDZFZ3dTamYwTzFyNnB0bjllQUF5ZlpWVHdiamM0RV9pYU5GRUVMX281c1BjY0I4Zw?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League Title Race 2026: The Tightest Finish in Years?</a>  West London Sport</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQN3FhYVQwWTMyUDlqdWNSNmhwamtxZG9reFJWbXZWeGVCYnZyMVlSSjBvcDZadU1RTVNMRFlPaWpHZ0lVd3JUeDJmY3VCQ0FlMDFlZzY4SUJWRjJHMjZVREVpSmhpOTBjRTVVdkpGNVFfd2NhV According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxQZzY2eGpoakViNDAxU0NKM3R1aGl2NjJFT2JjcWhQT002bVZfMWh4cWdJYzdmeHVGS2RMb05kSlZtUE0zUlpyS0F5UkFSTmxqRzZQZGdaRjFpTmJNZE9qaWNYaG9CYS1JV05mX2RYS2hIVFBQWEdOV2N1TDlrd1RJQVVNMkdndWxOYWt5Zl9BNVBTZ21mTnVjS3JtRkdldmpEZ3o2eDY1alIydjhZYm9RaGtmdGpieTdyT3A2a3ZET1ZXZGNMRkdNWl80d0VUdUpJRy1VanZ3VHdSV3oxWFlVZWh1UUhEeXBQQWow?oc=5" target="_blank">Arsenal or Man City? Premier League title race fixtures assessed as Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta battle for first place</a>  Sports Mole</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxOUHNLc0RfWUJuQ2FnSUc0Um1SLTl3ZlRqbEVnVnBQc3o4a20tMzRLd25FdGlHY0FVOVdUbGY5UEdBOVRVdFpfd256Tm1SWW1XQ0xzMS16OWZMY1hlSnJxQmotUEtyNUFhU0c2RXRYQkhPZE1yM2V4UDJyUWg5U2lqNjBXWXNkRC15NWZVejZ1cVpDbzFoTXdOSF80bEh3RWJHZC1qV2l2QzRzZ0F5ZzM4eWFDUzJQWWM?oc=5" target="_blank">Arsenal vs Manchester City: Control meets momentum in the title race</a>  Goal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPMlFZa29NRXJYZ1p6ejBlem55LVpqNUlRTlJzZVZVYlN2VmRmQnltNnp2N05mb2Vzb3ZYOUNlWnpkNXV6RjR6cTI5NkNTOThsaFVGVDhBd0IzTXFKcGY5MkMwWldSNUZVSk5NSWZqQ2ZXTExVYlc4bnpzY1dORnRvamN3RUJDZUFwNmJEcUZoWU8xTEo1bXdjS09XbVJxMTAtVE83LUU2akozRGxwcTdrVw?oc=5" target="_blank">Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Table After Man City Leapfrog Arsenal to Go Top</a>  Sports Illustrated</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwJBVV95cUxQZ0JXY1Y3N1NTOUZTdmw4YVNqQ0NmWWVONlJ5S1dpYlNqaUNIUEhtcW5mTzBuazdpLXpIN0hOZ3BJUUY3Mko5aHVXcGlOLXlONmwzT3BFSjFySDdWbm5ZQ0Y3WVo5aG9DblRRcWhIdHZrNlNvS1pBdXRiSmloRi1kQ3hNUmliLW51dXdyNDJMWDU1dGVGV2JLakZsRzFmLUN2SnY4TEQ1TE5CSVBrSFpOeVdRUlROcTNBbWtUZ0plbmw3Q2hRZTdnamw0Y3NiU0RsbWxFYzFWWG5mTGhUa3czSmEtRkwwQUtZM1FwVDBYUnFYUnNzbU9VSXBwa0NYdDRIMGU4?oc=5" target="_blank">Why Man City are in the best position to end Arsenal's Premier League hopes</a According to Premium Times: <img alt="An AI-Generated image of Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola and Arsenal Manager, Mikel Arteta stand side by side on a pitch" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="941" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-06_03_17-PM.png?fit=1672%2C941&ssl=1" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1672" />The system used in England is not the same everywhere The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/874187-explainer-how-the-premier-league-title-is-decided-and-why-man-city-lead-arsenal.html">EXPLAINER: How the Premier League title is decided and why Man City lead Arsenal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>. According to PM News Nigeria: Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has said his team must win all their remaining matches if they want to win the Premier League title ahead of Arsenal. According to Leadership Newspaper:   Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said Arsenal could yet go six points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title run-in. City are now top of the table following a narrow 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men are only ahead of the Gunners by goals scored, as they […] According to PM News Nigeria: Former England midfielder Paul Merson has said Arsenal still have a big chance to go six points ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League title race. According to Arise News: Erling Haaland’s early goal sent Manchester City top, pushed Arsenal down to second, and relegated Burnley ans Premier League hits final stretch. According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="945" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pep-Guardiola.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1680" />Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that the only way his team can win the Premier League title ahead of Arsenal is if the Cityzens win all of their remaining games. Guardiola guided Man City to beat Burnley 1-0 on Wednesday night as they return at the top of the Premier League table for […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/23/epl-guardiola-reveals-only-chance-man-city-will-win-title-ahead-of-arsenal/">EPL: Guardiola reveals only chance Man City will win title ahead of Arsenal</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="900" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Paul-Merson.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1600" />Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said Arsenal could yet go six points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title run-in. City are now top of the table following a narrow 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men are only ahead of the Gunners by goals scored, as they both […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/23/epl-arsenal-could-go-six-points-clear-before-man-city-play-again-merson/">EPL: Arsenal could go six points clear before Man City play again – Merson</a> According to Complete Sports: For the first time since August, Manchester City sit at the summit of the Premier League, ending Arsenal’s reign atop the table. Pep Guardiola’s men extended their winning streak to five matches across all competitions on Wednesday with a 1–0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. It wasn’t exactly a vintage City performance, but all [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/supercomputer-predicts-epl-table-after-man-city-leapfrog-arsenal-to-go-top/">Supercomputer Predicts EPL Table After Man City Leapfrog Arsenal To Go Top</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Blueprint Newspapers: Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title push with a vital win at Turf Moor, sending Burnley FC down to the Championship while moving Pep <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://blueprint.ng/epl-manchester-city-topple-arsenal-as-burnley-suffer-relegation/" title="EPL: Manchester City topple Arsenal as burnley suffer relegation">[...]</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Man-City-Burnley.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1200" />Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has said that Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night, is the best result Arsenal could have hoped for. Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the sixth minute, as City went top of the Premier League table. Pep Guardiola’s men are only ahead of Arsenal on […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/23/epl-man-citys-1-0-win-at-burnley-best-result-for-arsenal-gary-neville/">EPL: Man City’s 1-0 win at Burnley best result for Arsenal – Gary Neville</a> According to THISDAY: Manchester City continued their charge towards the Premier League title with 1-0 victory at Turf Moor to move Pep Guardiola’s side top of the table and relegate Burnley back to According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOd0FVcUZnRGN6MFhoMmp0WlJuUXNaWmI0UFg2bGl0TWVjVUpTbDA0NjBvR1BnY0xBdlpyY3BMbGtqei04aGxGRnRkbzZ0R3JHcE5NOHdldXBWRVBPdmFnQzR0RXV2YzdIUVdUSWZNU3QxUTgyWXFoS3hZQlFQS1BRYUtFWnJjX2pxeGpXX0RsblpKQ3lP?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City Leapfrog Arsenal to Top of Premier League</a>  THISDAYLIVE</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8AFBVV95cUxNV3kzazBHSE1QZFAwRU90MVJVQ29tSldTenZTajIyVDQ0MWo0SEJVR19RVnB1UTlMUTlldkV0THNGb2tfMGo1NFVRc3p6dUR4SjBUWnZ5QmhUaFQ3cWpvaDBmV0pkdWFvUlVESVhmc1gxS0JHUXYtaGxnU0V6cnpQS2lYbmdfODVLak1VRE1OZTljNHIxWHEwaFd2M0NaM09aSGNFX0NJRThLVGpRRTJzb0xnT1UtS2lnOG02SVM5ek16bi1fWGV0STl5MV9DUWJvVTBMNnJTNU1iRzgtUm1fZ0lYUnFlWHgxdUNOaG5oZWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League: Man City go top but underwhelming win at Burnley will encourage Arsenal, says Gary Neville</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQYVdacU1pVHMxN3k1MnNlTEpzUGlFbkpHRGJuX3JrRkkyUzZEM28tRzM1Wno0VzVQWWdtYUFaTmZPOUU2TVlOLU9Td0xBWHdVTUxFMHJVRUQ4ZWJETm9kM3R0TlNZWmhQRnBXbUJkM1VDMGh6Snc5M0FGSHRsaFh1NmtLRnM4YVpRRHJGUGxMWDF0YmQ5bms5ejFfMzJmSGtmc3c?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City go top of the table, but it's still a title race of fine margins</a>  ESPN</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1Rdk5nbnhLTEViaHJyQUY1ajlnWEw2R2k1UkRabGY2M21Rbmp3Wm04ajhKejJ5ak5jX1YxMlM5Q2g5aUxPMThMOGpVV1ZqdXVjSnNDVi1lMTJtVXk0eHh0MTFXb1dZMVU?oc=5" target="_blank">Burnley 0-1 Man City: 'Queen bee' Pep Guardiola leads side to top of table</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPNzUzY0MxeXlGZVdqMmV6Y3Fha2pDUDJWMzNUa0hCVEE2YVRkZlhlV0JCRWVjMHY3dnhRaV92ZDRqdXBwX25vQ3U5YmdESFZIWU51WTlxcUNEQldrVlB6anhoUzVVZzQyWW1LemJFUHpNOXl0amdpTy1FRmhGYTczbHNJNEt4WjVwN3RSNFhnQUtFR1lPMnZyVTV3Umt0OFRkcFFJcV According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8AFBVV95cUxNV3kzazBHSE1QZFAwRU90MVJVQ29tSldTenZTajIyVDQ0MWo0SEJVR19RVnB1UTlMUTlldkV0THNGb2tfMGo1NFVRc3p6dUR4SjBUWnZ5QmhUaFQ3cWpvaDBmV0pkdWFvUlVESVhmc1gxS0JHUXYtaGxnU0V6cnpQS2lYbmdfODVLak1VRE1OZTljNHIxWHEwaFd2M0NaM09aSGNFX0NJRThLVGpRRTJzb0xnT1UtS2lnOG02SVM5ek16bi1fWGV0STl5MV9DUWJvVTBMNnJTNU1iRzgtUm1fZ0lYUnFlWHgxdUNOaG5oZWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League: Man City go top but underwhelming win at Burnley will encourage Arsenal, says Gary Neville</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE83dWhFSGtKRURGYnpNUWFuZGtaZ0lON3JHaHdkdXVqemdvdGc5ckFTRkNBemYwMzhiU1JvXzl6YVRDOTVoZUtFeXBZU0k5YmRJLWVIY3BsdEowRVpHdHV4ekFn?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League LIVE: Reaction to Man City going top and Burnley's relegation</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.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?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley</a>  Al Jazeera</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxOMVZGY1MxZ2U0WFU2RThYVW1VNUJvRkJQWW10RG8zMEhqV0s5U3RwM3N4bXJEVU1STUxIdXVJdUFwLUNfY01VVW9ubWYzcWRMbFlVM3I2SWR0OTQyWGdIc1dCLU8tUUprSmt1d19WVnZwcG9ST0NLUjBKdUphY0dORjMzM0dIWEk1ZVZ1ZDFfUQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Winning games is what matters most, says Pep</a>  mancity.com</li><li><a href="https: According to Punch Nigeria: Manchester City climb to the top of the Premier League, taking the lead in the EPL title race with a 1-0 win that confirms Burnley’s relegation. Read More: https://punchng.com/eplmanchester-city-sink-burnley-1-0-to-leapfrog-arsenal-in-title-race/ According to Peoples Gazette: Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the game. The post <a href="https://gazettengr.com/manchester-city-edge-burnley-1-0-to-move-above-arsenal-on-goal-difference/">Manchester City edge Burnley 1-0 to move above Arsenal on goal difference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gazettengr.com">Peoples Gazette Nigeria</a>. According to Business Day: Manchester City moved top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, edging ahead of Arsenal in the title race. The result also confirmed Burnley’s relegation, marking their third drop from the top flight in five seasons as they return to the Championship alongside Wolverhampton Wanderers. […] read more <a href="https://businessday.ng/sports/article/epl-man-city-go-top-with-win-over-burnley/">EPL: Man City go top with win over Burnley</a> According to Daily Trust: Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match that lifted Manchester City to a 1-0 win over Burnley in the EPL on Wednesday night. The Norway international striker’s goal was enough to seal all three points that saw Manchester City return to the top of the EPL table for the first time since August. […] According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.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?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley</a>  Al Jazeera</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8AFBVV95cUxNV3kzazBHSE1QZFAwRU90MVJVQ29tSldTenZTajIyVDQ0MWo0SEJVR19RVnB1UTlMUTlldkV0THNGb2tfMGo1NFVRc3p6dUR4SjBUWnZ5QmhUaFQ3cWpvaDBmV0pkdWFvUlVESVhmc1gxS0JHUXYtaGxnU0V6cnpQS2lYbmdfODVLak1VRE1OZTljNHIxWHEwaFd2M0NaM09aSGNFX0NJRThLVGpRRTJzb0xnT1UtS2lnOG02SVM5ek16bi1fWGV0STl5MV9DUWJvVTBMNnJTNU1iRzgtUm1fZ0lYUnFlWHgxdUNOaG5oZWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League: Man City go top but underwhelming win at Burnley will encourage Arsenal, says Gary Neville</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5fNVRORmFpZk1za01NNEZZdmtYQ0xoQWV2YWk2aXlSVTdacnhSR1ZSLWNOWlozWE5UZUdSQmxqUHljc2I0amR1cDRQVVJaaFFSNVFsdmhtbDN3YkR2UjBXSU1R?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League: Man City vs Burnleu and Bournemouth vs Leeds, plus Liam Rosenior sacking reaction</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxOMVZGY1MxZ2U0WFU2RThYVW1VNUJvRkJQWW10RG8zMEhqV0s5U3RwM3N4bXJEVU1STUxIdXVJdUFwLUNfY01VVW9ubWYzcWRMbFlVM3I2SWR0OTQyWGdIc1dCLU8tUUprSmt1d19WVnZwcG9ST0NLUjBKdUphY0dORjMzM0dIWEk1ZVZ1ZDFfUQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Winning games is what matters most, says Pep</a>  mancity.com</l According to Al Jazeera Africa: Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race. According to Ripples Nigeria: Manchester City have now become the leaders of the Premier League after they defeated Burnley 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. The day began with Arsenal at the top of the league with three points ahead of second-placed City, but with win over Burnley, that has changed. Erling Haaland scored the only goal […] The post <a href="https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/man-city-leapfrog-arsenal-to-go-top-of-premier-league/">Man City leapfrog Arsenal to top Premier League</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ripplesnigeria.com">Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria</a>. According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Man-City.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1400" />Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League table, following a nervy 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game three points behind Arsenal, after they beat the Gunners 2-1 last weekend. And City took the lead in the sixth minute through Erling Haaland. Haaland ran through after […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/22/epl-table-man-city-overtake-arsenal-with-narrow-win-over-burnley/">EPL table: Man City overtake Arsenal with narrow win over Burnley</a> According to Channels TV: Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Pep Guardiola's men ended the day top of the table for the first time since August. The post <a href="https://www.channelstv.com/2026/04/22/man-city-move-top-of-premier-league-ahead-of-arsenal/">Man City Move Top Of Premier League Ahead Of Arsenal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.channelstv.com">Channels Television</a>. According to Vanguard News: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The post <a href="https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/04/manchester-city-go-top-of-premier-league-as-burnley-relegated/">Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.vanguardngr.com">Vanguard News</a>. According to PM News Nigeria: In a match that mirrored the relentless intensity of a title race, Manchester City reclaimed their place at the top of the Premier League with a narrow, hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQZHAwSlhMNWFyX1dCRi1kWjVrTFNKeEF2Rk1UX0tTTzNHM1pVM1pGYkRQZVdLNUplSE90NHpmUFhfWmNRNDN6dVBOU3VYZzZTaGxmcjUxQ0x1eDJSZVllS3ZKN2xnSnd2Z0wxeTl2d1diZHlzbWFKbDczRGtHVHNpZFhNckJ4aWRiM0tTN015UVJjZ0w1QldfQ0toNC1NMUw0M2laNUJHVVF3VFdV?oc=5" target="_blank">Burnley vs Manchester City Predictions: City top the Premier League</a>  Goal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5fNVRORmFpZk1za01NNEZZdmtYQ0xoQWV2YWk2aXlSVTdacnhSR1ZSLWNOWlozWE5UZUdSQmxqUHljc2I0amR1cDRQVVJaaFFSNVFsdmhtbDN3YkR2UjBXSU1R?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League: Reaction as Liam Rosenior sacked, plus Burnley vs Man City and Bournemouth vs Leeds</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE9LOXdLZUdPVExhSWlWSWdodUVXTVVmV0hUNHpzazVZal9LN096WXZ1QlU4Q2d2T0MtZWJpcDR1UFZPb2JLVXpSQ1RvWVNsRWhickhqVHpVeFUwUEJpdmFhODJQY28tT010RTMxbXlOUWpyWjhfeDNV?oc=5" target="_blank">Burnley vs Manchester City. Premier League.</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOMUhWbGQ1SXNXRkw5N052VFFDYk5JQnU4X3hKbGdUUzNVVDkzN1d4bnc1VktRQ2F1alNPLVAta2pPZHV2QmNVWWtYeVo1T2NvQjRnYnhqZXNGcWhwRDVxaFQxWGR3RFFkdG95VEY1QlUzMTFXNl9DME53aW04N3h0d0tOY3R1OUxZa01xTFhQdWN6ZXZVWXZFa0U3MGR1T3PSAaQBQVVfeXFMTmxlOGhKaVVfemZoT1V0R3REdGZKTEV1am42VVVQMHNnc1RVQXlfN2pDYVEzYWdIcnptZ2NLZ0c4QXJjckJ3TjFsWWNkM3FJRWF5bm1ZWFhXT3l0X01CdWxJbV9HeFdYcUpEWkFNSmx2bGpFRzB6NEZpWG9Tel9oSkRqaHFqSXBpLURLYmRFRFhwMWRsSDdfdS1JNENjb3pmTnhBYTc?oc=5" target="_blank">LIVE: Burnley vs Manchester City – Premier League</a>  Al Jazeera</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQU253TThRc21FSWlneXRvLWRTbW13RlVjSUJBeFRzb2tfRTFhWnNXYmFfZXpyWUJtRDZzZzdGTFdIdGo1SUd1SkZmRmdLek9EUUdmUkZrU3NVejZvbFp0MWd1WnNlZ0VneERjWDdFS09jM3pDSm9kZXYwOUJBNmJ0ZWZTa1ZlVW According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxNbHI1ajVyVnh4djVKRUtLcVBGbDhpdFpGNzBhcFhLMXowaUcyazJ4aGJWLTBYeFJOVFo1aTg2ajhzb0dGWWJxYjNXUkx1Y21KYWF3d2ZyVkowT0xOR20tOXlScW9Bem1sQmRWaGVfRV9FSTZvc1lVVGZxcU5KR0ZHVWxLUWdrLUpnVGJabjB3UGVlNVRJeXMwUGREclh3ZTNPRTNtTTFCTGxoRTl2a3hPNlllQXR2V19YRmtYeHpjUHlRa2VGRjg1SWtSMTc2bDI1bVp5TlF2V1l4b09wV29WSlpKd1VibUVWWkp4MDNJcS1DTHhvOE0xbjZtYUk?oc=5" target="_blank">Pep Guardiola Defends Manchester City After Criticism Over Their Celebrations Against Arsenal</a>  beIN SPORTS</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTFBsMzVURXJ6YzdLNW5lQWNFUFk4OEY1SUV4bk10MUNFVmd2MFotRExLd0I1WjIxTFN0emU1dTY2T2EtQ0ZYVGRUTWtvOTQwZWhQY2x0SFJ4dG0wcGItXzkzSnVaak1wVWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Players can celebrate how they want - Guardiola</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPZFI1dGJObF91TlRVMjBsMjRZQUN3c2EyS0JqTmY3Yk9XRTNNZXR0TXFjT2EtMGpEWGhZLUtKY24ySVRNYklEV2tpaWtsMTdzcjFWOWFOcE0yZzRseDE1Y3dKbDRwRklfRjZ0ZGFEQ0VMT3Y5MElhUFdBSndvZmRPb043VmkwaFpjcnFHRXVxbVdPRnBRc0RPRWlSUUQ5R1U2cU1NQy1SZU1tZTU5Ukp0dUdsWG5LckhK?oc=5" target="_blank">Pep Guardiola: Wayne Rooney's rebuke of Man City celebrations 'stupid'</a>  ESPN</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxPOTJsVzRCQ3NmWHYyQTZLMnB3LWFwaUlRZVRkazJJWUpNSUl6eTF4RzlZWVFhUzJoUmlJb1ZVVzFzX1BodFB5NE9NSzF0LUdac0szOFBtRWhOcnU3aE04RGJySUJwb3cyWDItWWFQZjlYNFhYOHNlSGxVd3ZTYmVvdzJ0Sno0VDB6RlBmZWNzV1czR2VrWnNiWHVRc3FrT1Y5X1lLdmNpMjJwRl82cEc3bV81ekRULVJDZmdoYVg4NGQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Guardiola dismisses ‘stupid things’ said about City celebrations after beating Arsenal</a>  The Guardian</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxPSHlXZk1oWlhhSTl4dnBSYjl4bk8xTjNDa3RoUjU3cHRuRDRBN3dLTHp5eWdMLTg0Z3hOOERjQWJzVkFsc3lsWWpoYkVyV0QxWjdTU3N3WnFwb3U According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Man-City-vs-Arsenal.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1200" />Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that this season’s Premier League title could be decided by goal difference. But Guardiola has warned his players not to focus on goals, but on their performances against opponents. City could go top of the league if they beat Burnley on Wednesday night, but they would be level […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/22/epl-guardiola-speaks-on-man-city-winning-title-ahead-of-arsenal-with-goal-difference/">EPL: Guardiola speaks on Man City winning title ahead of Arsenal with goal difference</a> According to Google News Nigeria: <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9wFBVV95cUxOcHVpVWdscnhXSThuV2VaSGNNclhPOVFUamMtS1lyN29qTEREUTA0NVRwdEI1bmd2a0swVVVqMENBdGVTVG1sWV9kYnlvUmN4SHc3Rzg3SkNDMTZXaDF2MHR3ZnhXVEw2V1laNUlDUHFIaU52SWFHNldfVTJRM25wTXc4QlJ2ek5FZDg1UWJnWjJralFqV2YzMGt3MC1KRnlyQk1VSEV1NWQ3RTFIalJ4SHJmNk9McDlfZ0dmVDhudGFZYlU4bWExRjZlNzIwZGVyYTEzVDJBb0M5X1VUZ1liNlFuMXc3QWVmT01NdEZVLVU1anY1WjJ3?oc=5" target="_blank">Pep Guardiola rubbishes Wayne Rooney's 'stupid' criticism of Man City's celebrations after 'final' win over Arsenal</a>  Goal.com<a href="https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoRUtEd2p4dktyNkVCRmYxYjF0MktUa3hpZ0FQAQ?hl=en-NG&gl=NG&ceid=NG:en&oc=5" target="_blank">View Full coverage on Google News</a> According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8gFBVV95cUxOcG1sLUo2Y2ZIdGxoMjZDLTVjR19JalZtY1dlTzNJOEVYZmM4T2tSZ2xCTlN4MUZLVEhYYjY5R1N6djg4cWZHWkJ0cmVmNzhNVHAxV3ItZG9QeEsyQ2Y1c3dnN1habnlkdk1VSG5yVEZ2Mm8xU3VzR1dWb2dsaThrcFVQR3REblFsMXRub1hDa3JkNXdTTjQxc2wzSzNsUUZJMmJDNlFaU09wNkFjalhkb2lCYUJiTTUyYndQckJRU05PZExJb0lsSnJGaVpieVRMeHhZVGh6Q0gxdVA4MDdDQVNGX09xM013Z0kyeG0zNDNRUQ?oc=5" target="_blank">'Do not lose the focus' – Guardiola warns Man City against complacency after Arsenal win</a>  beIN SPORTS</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPYTFkMGJURzhRa1lUeFhaNHlNaFJiYmsweVdURVVyUERvMkZMR1g3Yy1WdF9hM1NuXzVCRjBjNG5YRjdpb1VudUdlVk1UNU5QdEF4dU5Gc3NwM25URDI2aDJsN2xZR2lOMjVLa3VhRjNmREtSXzZZNmdfODE4ZzFyWVlfcGdlbjctTFBiQU85a015d0Y2UGpN?oc=5" target="_blank">Report: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal</a>  Arsenal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7gFBVV95cUxQR19hSGwxbTVGMUU0Nlp0SE0xWG5fUVNCMklOUjEtUENQRldRSm9kTkZVcDZoNWl1ak9qMGU2XzR3ZDVkaTc2RVIyVEUzV1UwQ2k2ZTRrQlZvMHpsOS1sWHdMWVVXNTBIdDM0UzdjNjdGNmw2eGtFeUFrMkNvcURxaTNsUkZpYzZMc3BkdGR5TnR2dldFY0ZlelZFeHZZMjBGYV9hMXR3c2MwUDNHdXFmT2FiZTY1YldnSEZwR0FJRWJuWnVPaVZDZHQ4ek42YTVZRFdXWWlBQ1dOS3B1aV9DVUFHSk4yZy1sOTFXN3Bn?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League title race: What are the key pinch points as Arsenal and Man City aim for ultimate glory?</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1MVFhIaTlKU1Q2WWszX1dGbUNvWDFlNjdxOVZoOExfZUFUeUhhNE0wNGdvV3pzSVJmZjNMSE5MM0tOcE42Y0dZRTFHc2VEd1hDczJqNDVudnJSXzNEd0NSUzNGWFgzMm8?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City 2-1 Arsenal: Are Pep Guardiola's side now favourites for title?</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQWUdmbkVZa0x3dnV5djdxV1ZUQTY2WjV0eEJCOGVqbTNfd2pRcmFpQ1hMUmRBZVFHTUI0SHVBdlpDZVJWUmdoelhEaDFrNVVRNjB According to Leadership Newspaper: Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is backing the team to still win the Premier League despite throwing away six points in consecutive fixtures. The Gunners lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth and were also defeated by the same margin at Manchester City on Sunday. City can overtake Arsenal on Wednesday if they beat Burnley at […] According to NotJustOk: Here are the last five fixtures to be played by Arsenal, Man City and other clubs in the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The post <a href="https://notjustok.com/sports/arsenal-man-citys-last-premier-league-fixtures/">Arsenal and Man City's last five Premier League fixtures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://notjustok.com">NotjustOk</a>. According to Complete Sports: Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger still believes the Gunners will win this season’s Premier League title, despite losing to Manchester City at the Etihad. Arsenal’s hopes of winning a first league title suffered another setback following their 2-1 defeat to City on Sunday. Rayan cherki gave City the perfect start with a brilliant solo goal [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/i-believe-arsenal-will-still-win-epl-title-this-season-wenger-insists/">I Believe Arsenal Will Still Win EPL Title This Season —Wenger Insists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="511" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Man-City-v-Arsenal2-768x511-1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="768" />Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is backing the team to still win the Premier League despite throwing away six points in consecutive fixtures. The Gunners lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth and were also defeated by the same margin at Manchester City on Sunday. City can overtake Arsenal on Wednesday if they beat Burnley at […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/21/epl-wenger-names-team-to-win-title-after-arsenal-lose-at-man-city/">EPL: Wenger names team to win title after Arsenal lose at Man City</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="2560" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Patrice_Evra_52472689279_cropped-scaled.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1919" />Former Manchester United player, Patrice Evra, has stated that Arsenal will not secure the Premier League title this season. The Frenchman expressed that the Gunners are destined to ‘collapse’ in the title race against Manchester City. During his appearance on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Evra emphasized that the Gunners will once again fall short […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/21/arsenal-vs-man-city-theyll-collapse-evra-names-team-thatll-not-win-epl-title/">Arsenal vs Man City: ‘They’ll collapse’ – Evra names team that’ll not win EPL title</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Paul-Scholes.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1024" />Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has pinpointed the mistakes Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta made against Manchester City during both sides’ Premier League encounter on Sunday. Arteta watched as City defeated the Gunners 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to goals from Ryan Cherki and Erling Haaland. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/epl-paul-scholes-pinpoints-mistakes-arsenal-coach-arteta-made-against-man-city/">EPL: Paul Scholes pinpoints mistakes Arsenal coach Arteta made against Man City</a> According to Complete Sports: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has tipped Arsenal to win the 2025/26 Premier League title despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City on Sunday. Rooney, in a chat with BBC Sport, stated that Arsenal’s defensive strength, efficiency, and mentality make them favorites, predicting a late-season twist where City will drop points. “This title race is not [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/arsenal-not-man-city-still-favourite-to-win-premier-league-title-rooney/">Arsenal, Not Man City Still Favourite To Win Premier League Title –Rooney</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Business Day: Former England and Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes Manchester City have taken the lead in the Premier League title race following their 2-1 win over Arsenal. Arsenal’s defeat at the Etihad Stadium has shifted momentum significantly, with Owen now tipping Pep Guardiola’s side to edge the Gunners in the final standings. Read Also: Man City […] read more <a href="https://businessday.ng/sports/article/epl-man-city-now-title-favourites-ahead-of-arsenal-michael-owen/">EPL: Man City now title favourites ahead of Arsenal – Michael Owen</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="487" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tim-Sherwood.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="736" />ormer Aston Villa manager, Tim Sherwood, has claimed that Manchester City’s Erling Haaland kept Arsenal’s title hopes alive by staying on his feet after clashing heads with Gabriel Magalhaes on Sunday. Haaland scored the winner as City beat the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday, to move within three points of the league leaders. All through the […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/epl-tim-sherwood-names-man-city-player-that-kept-arsenal-in-title-race/">EPL: Tim Sherwood names Man City player that kept Arsenal in title race</a> According to Complete Sports: Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett believes Manchester City were lucky to pick up all three points against Arsenal in their title showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday – because the winning goal should not have stood. There were a number of big talking points during the match, with the decision by referee Anthony [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/haalands-winner-vs-arsenal-shouldve-been-ruled-out-ex-premier-league-referee/">Haaland’s Winner vs Arsenal Should’ve Been Ruled Out — Ex-Premier League Referee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Brila.net: It felt like the defining moment of the season. When Erling Haaland smashed home the winner against Arsenal at the Etihad, the eruption of noise told its own story that the Premier League title race had dramatically swung toward Manchester City. A pulsating 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal has cut the gap from nine points [...] The post <a href="https://brila.net/will-arsenal-bottle-the-premier-league-again/">Will Arsenal Bottle the Premier League AGAIN?!!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://brila.net">Latest Sports News In Nigeria</a>. According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOQXByYm51MEtyRGFjTFdHaWlGdjNRcDczdnVfNjg3aHJOb3JmeWZfbTdvS1hKY2d1Z3RqalZ5aERwVU5STmNhTjNLemtseU5hRUF3ZHdmVzdYVERBNXgxeFc5WEpUdjF6cHZ1ek9XZXc4VUZUaHczbHNYbWlnTzRYSTRCMkJRUDVHM19BcUZRU0F0a3VB?oc=5" target="_blank">The Premier League Title Race Could Come Down to Goal Difference. Man City and Arsenal Must Go For It</a>  Opta Analyst</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPR1FiYjJfMDZjVXF5X05HbWVkZC1jMVZSNldibDR0U25iaS1mQXk4NTlOQWtnWmhrNUUtQTUyQmp6RHk2WWlTcVNJYks2azFrWWI2djBGbDlSTVk2Q2J5UnRBVmJWbDd4NEFEZ1RZVXBrN3owaHJDMi1NY2tQVVVXQzlVbjlUbVFmNzNBWA?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City vs Arsenal LIVE! Premier League match updates, news, score, stream and highlights</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNM0RXTURPVlk3aVczNzQ5ZEdlcG5sOGwzblVmc0EwNllGeTNjYjhYelVZNElLTWtuSEFxQ1pfTWZfeFJLQXNNUHEtZW54N0loRW1uNWloOUVQaXJCMTMwemlSblBhNmZpZFBCVVNBTlZJMkloRk9NUmpVVW5tYkl4NXZVb3RuamphdHl6RVktODM5TDlpaFE?oc=5" target="_blank">Arsenal are despondent, but the Premier League race is far from over | Jonathan Wilson</a>  The Guardian</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPYTFkMGJURzhRa1lUeFhaNHlNaFJiYmsweVdURVVyUERvMkZMR1g3Yy1WdF9hM1NuXzVCRjBjNG5YRjdpb1VudUdlVk1UNU5QdEF4dU5Gc3NwM25URDI2aDJsN2xZR2lOMjVLa3VhRjNmREtSXzZZNmdfODE4ZzFyWVlfcGdlbjctTFBiQU85a015d0Y2UGpN?oc=5" target="_blank">Report: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal</a>  Arsenal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxOUnNSSjdOdDdwNTFoaXNKZGRITWdXaGpuT0JmUWN5cU9MMFFrQXVTSlRtQ3VmZV9uRlpKQnExdDN1UHQtRlVLaWE2QVdnWFdQejR4TE9fc1RUcWlrRFZER0xJYzZaWjdMdnowb2huWFV1eTVRekQzNkdQcFV6YjFUUmVnQ21mUFd6U0RodjRqVjZDUXFmQUlYaUJKZTRkYzF3WjI2Z09tV2cxQnpHY251RUNLZ2VEYXdkSjJ3clFZSGJGWER5TjlrYk9acjVwVUtm According to Blueprint Newspapers: Arsenal’s title challenge in the Premier League has been impressive, but recent events suggest they may not go all the way. Their 2–1 loss to <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://blueprint.ng/why-arsenal-may-fall-short-of-the-premier-league-title/" title="Why Arsenal may fall short of the Premier League title">[...]</a> According to Complete Sports: Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has criticized the Arsenal trio of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, and Martin Odegaard for failing to turn up against Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League game. Recall that Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to close the gap at the top of the table to three points. [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/madueke-odegaard-failed-to-turn-up-vs-man-city-ex-watford-striker/">Madueke, Odegaard Failed To Turn Up Vs Man City –Ex-Watford Striker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Complete Sports: Manchester City yesterday blew the Premier League title race wide open with a thrilling 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium and moved to within three points of the leaders thanks to Erling Haaland’s second-half winner. During a frantic first half, Kai Havertz charged down Gianluigi Donnarumma’s kick to equalize for Arsenal just 107 [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/sports-planet-podcast-episode-87-manchester-city-vs-arsenal-review/">SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 87: Manchester City vs Arsenal Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9AFBVV95cUxPSl9ZQ1lLM3BzR01Mb0M5RU1xeTFXWFhMOHA1c0FCMGhYWFlWcHI3WjVzdHAtU3J3UVpPSFVPamFyU01jWlcyYjhmRHJXdldEN0diN3MwT3g4LU5vaXhNSTljNEhsOWhUclpkWmkyUEtJRGxIVFQ4el9OU2Q5SmVNc0F1MWRSWS1nRHNIcG9hR1R3NWFBWUpTckhveGlDSUczYmt1NTlRZklXUk9YX0ptZzlnVUprUDJFQmxmeXdrN2tHVEpnNnlNb3pFeUc4aHdrYlZqM2JEMFotZ05IR0lORkNZWmlqNkEwb3lnWDEtbHNjSW81?oc=5" target="_blank">When could Arsenal win the Premier League title? When could Man City win the Premier League title?</a>  Sports Mole</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1MVFhIaTlKU1Q2WWszX1dGbUNvWDFlNjdxOVZoOExfZUFUeUhhNE0wNGdvV3pzSVJmZjNMSE5MM0tOcE42Y0dZRTFHc2VEd1hDczJqNDVudnJSXzNEd0NSUzNGWFgzMm8?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City 2-1 Arsenal: Are Pep Guardiola's side now favourites for title?</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7gFBVV95cUxQR19hSGwxbTVGMUU0Nlp0SE0xWG5fUVNCMklOUjEtUENQRldRSm9kTkZVcDZoNWl1ak9qMGU2XzR3ZDVkaTc2RVIyVEUzV1UwQ2k2ZTRrQlZvMHpsOS1sWHdMWVVXNTBIdDM0UzdjNjdGNmw2eGtFeUFrMkNvcURxaTNsUkZpYzZMc3BkdGR5TnR2dldFY0ZlelZFeHZZMjBGYV9hMXR3c2MwUDNHdXFmT2FiZTY1YldnSEZwR0FJRWJuWnVPaVZDZHQ4ek42YTVZRFdXWWlBQ1dOS3B1aV9DVUFHSk4yZy1sOTFXN3Bn?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League title race: What are the key pinch points as Arsenal and Man City aim for ultimate glory?</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPYTFkMGJURzhRa1lUeFhaNHlNaFJiYmsweVdURVVyUERvMkZMR1g3Yy1WdF9hM1NuXzVCRjBjNG5YRjdpb1VudUdlVk1UNU5QdEF4dU5Gc3NwM25URDI2aDJsN2xZR2lOMjVLa3VhRjNmREtSXzZZNmdfODE4ZzFyWVlfcGdlbjctTFBiQU85a015d0Y2UGpN?oc=5" target="_blank">Report: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal</a>  Arsenal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAJBVV95cUxPLVB6UDhpWEtFR3Z1d1VoVU1OZUxHOTB2TmFrQVVWRHBPT1hOZFVBeFRVNmRRNWlBenVYRzA2RmlaWG9ndmdJUUN According to NotJustOk: Pep Guardiola was full of praise after Manchester City’s crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal, framing the result as a psychological boost rather than a turning point in the title race. The City manager made it clear that, despite the importance of the win, the bigger picture has not yet shifted completely. He emphasized that Arsenal […] The post <a href="https://notjustok.com/sports/pep-guardiola-reacts-to-manchester-citys-victory-over-arsenal/">Pep Guardiola reacts to Manchester City's victory over Arsenal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://notjustok.com">NotjustOk</a>. According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxNc0RDS1RsU3dDLVBnVEd1amlxVGhpOWwta0FfNFBMYzZqc0ptd0h0ZkJEcVNfcUU2RlNWT3dKQV9NZEYwT3lZTkRYaC1TSHcwNlM5VW9WMzZLS2JvVDNFdlJYc3ZLZ1U3dUtvdnVXU1h6Q2Z0enlMNWgwRk1WWEdjNFE0V1ZJSGc?oc=5" target="_blank">“Little margins”: Tactical analysis of Manchester City 2 Arsenal 1</a>  Coaches' Voice</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE5KVlN6QXpkeElmb2RlM0traVl0cXA1U0pXcVRuNTc5LTNoM3pwNW5RR01iajFVRWtZMjBnLUtYYTBESjJodVhFLTd0Z1UzOXU5ZjhVS05xdkZNU2ZEYU1TNWRraXhRaVE?oc=5" target="_blank">'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPR1FiYjJfMDZjVXF5X05HbWVkZC1jMVZSNldibDR0U25iaS1mQXk4NTlOQWtnWmhrNUUtQTUyQmp6RHk2WWlTcVNJYks2azFrWWI2djBGbDlSTVk2Q2J5UnRBVmJWbDd4NEFEZ1RZVXBrN3owaHJDMi1NY2tQVVVXQzlVbjlUbVFmNzNBWA?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City vs Arsenal LIVE! Premier League match updates, news, score, stream and highlights</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPYTFkMGJURzhRa1lUeFhaNHlNaFJiYmsweVdURVVyUERvMkZMR1g3Yy1WdF9hM1NuXzVCRjBjNG5YRjdpb1VudUdlVk1UNU5QdEF4dU5Gc3NwM25URDI2aDJsN2xZR2lOMjVLa3VhRjNmREtSXzZZNmdfODE4ZzFyWVlfcGdlbjctTFBiQU85a015d0Y2UGpN?oc=5" target="_blank">Report: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal</a>  Arsenal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAJBVV95cUxPLVB6UDhpWEtFR3Z1d1VoVU1OZUxHOTB2TmFrQVVWRHBPT1hOZFVBeFRVNmRRNWlBenVYRzA2RmlaWG9ndmdJUUNieVRESHQ1eUNuaEFtTVIyMW1Kb3dqRHdqS0dIUlY4bXY1TFFUUnlqYjVyTGwwTmowRFFhbVJfc2djemZNU1F5eE0yOGhvTmFHXzNfYWpjbG04YjBCTlY3WUd6TTg1WHJncmlhMWJGYm9sV3dOLS1UZEJRR0lvM0xZUkdEVXh6c09BMURHbjZtaUszMlFuMF9oRkVWVWhfOW1fczhGb3JfM3lHQnhhUy1VUjFaenp0ZnRoZnM4MUht?oc=5" target="_blank">Mikel Arteta, it's happening again! Winners and l According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxOSWhjcDZUM242X0gzNmpqejZ5ZHU1MElleVpPMXpIdU14cnVLTUFmOTZzQlNKajZsQ09rQ2Z5WFhMT051d3VRSm1RN003b2djYjNWTEtiWWJ5Y1BOamIwUkJIZmEzckI2dGU3b0h5OWlfc1RDU2ZBMlFNY2kweG13VmtFWmQ2NEdJRHNmS1ljQlpFZURsVVVXT0tXd1BPelF5a2xFcWNQM0NuZmhfNHlzQ2VrOWdoeG5IM29mdVB5TzB0Y0IzdnM4eTNValc2eVlDLUNDOHkwSHF4YkRfNk40MQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Wayne Rooney criticises Man City's 'over the top' celebrations after Arsenal win & thinks it could 'bite them'</a>  Goal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE5KVlN6QXpkeElmb2RlM0traVl0cXA1U0pXcVRuNTc5LTNoM3pwNW5RR01iajFVRWtZMjBnLUtYYTBESjJodVhFLTd0Z1UzOXU5ZjhVS05xdkZNU2ZEYU1TNWRraXhRaVE?oc=5" target="_blank">'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7gFBVV95cUxQR19hSGwxbTVGMUU0Nlp0SE0xWG5fUVNCMklOUjEtUENQRldRSm9kTkZVcDZoNWl1ak9qMGU2XzR3ZDVkaTc2RVIyVEUzV1UwQ2k2ZTRrQlZvMHpsOS1sWHdMWVVXNTBIdDM0UzdjNjdGNmw2eGtFeUFrMkNvcURxaTNsUkZpYzZMc3BkdGR5TnR2dldFY0ZlelZFeHZZMjBGYV9hMXR3c2MwUDNHdXFmT2FiZTY1YldnSEZwR0FJRWJuWnVPaVZDZHQ4ek42YTVZRFdXWWlBQ1dOS3B1aV9DVUFHSk4yZy1sOTFXN3Bn?oc=5" target="_blank">Premier League title race: What are the key pinch points as Arsenal and Man City aim for ultimate glory?</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPYTFkMGJURzhRa1lUeFhaNHlNaFJiYmsweVdURVVyUERvMkZMR1g3Yy1WdF9hM1NuXzVCRjBjNG5YRjdpb1VudUdlVk1UNU5QdEF4dU5Gc3NwM25URDI2aDJsN2xZR2lOMjVLa3VhRjNmREtSXzZZNmdfODE4ZzFyWVlfcGdlbjctTFBiQU85a015d0Y2UGpN?oc=5" target="_blank">Report: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal</a>  Arsenal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAJBVV95cUxPLVB6UDhpWEtFR3Z1d1VoVU1OZUxHOTB2TmFrQVVWRHBPT1hOZFVBeFRVNmRRNWlBenVYRzA2RmlaWG9ndmdJUUNieVRESHQ1eUNuaEF According to NotJustOk: Mikel Arteta has sent a message to Arsenal supporters about the Premier League title race following the Gunners' slim defeat to Manchester City, refusing to let the result define the outcome. Despite the result, the Arsenal manager emphasised that the situation still favours a tightly contested finish, with many twists expected before the season concludes. […] The post <a href="https://notjustok.com/sports/mikel-arteta-shares-his-thoughts-on-the-premier-league-title-race/">Mikel Arteta shares his thoughts on the Premier League title race</a> appeared first on <a href="https://notjustok.com">NotjustOk</a>. According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gary-Neville-Micah-Richards.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1200" />Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville and former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards have predicted the team to win the Premier League title. This comes after Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 in Sunday’s Premier League tie at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville and Richards backed Man City to win the Premier League […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/epl-gary-neville-micah-richards-name-team-to-win-title-between-arsenal-man-city/">EPL: Gary Neville, Micah Richards name team to win title between Arsenal, Man City</a> According to Google News Nigeria: <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAJBVV95cUxNeUlyY1NYOS1DcERsZS1LSWxSU0thc3pDaTJJWkxWRFo1c3EwNXQwVlZDczhQNmk3NFdYN21jNThJUWZmdUtoakplWkROeE90bDF0MVBYTF9QVG4weUxnUThwSEVZbGZvOTBGUU1aR3ZHanVXdlN3V0N3R0w1emFDLU93TlZLbFdZdnhUc283SE1kSFgwc09HQnJLeXMwUlVTa3hGYTJ1YWlVNUhOUmR2OXMtT1U0WEMyRWNXdGtaU1N2RFBjNXhCTkl1Vlg4aEI0SDdiTWYxeHVJZzNZTWdmNHJPTmhmWTVJa1FIbHpHNVR3UFFORUxxSG1LUlBCeE9I?oc=5" target="_blank">Mikel Arteta, it's happening again! Winners and losers as Arsenal close in on another Premier League title choke after Erling Haaland and Man City show champion spirit</a>  Goal.com<a href="https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoRUtEd2lLMUtqdEVCRXVOQ3V2VG11MmVDZ0FQAQ?hl=en-NG&gl=NG&ceid=NG:en&oc=5" target="_blank">View Full coverage on Google News</a> According to Google News Nigeria: <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAJBVV95cUxQdmRQRkE4VWcwbGpDZGY5MXVMbmpPbVBTY09ROHNxVFRJbTBfOU13SVQxTW9HWnl1b193Q2JYV0RHMGMxQXlsb2ptWFZ1SnM4dFJkWU9iUDBMT0QzWl9GS0NwUmFMMnRXbjV1VHA0NGlOZmRIOFVvaU1jNDd0WWZwQUZnY3dGQXZOSDB3VE8zeEdRTDdaeGp0UUhIbnJldDI0WEEyMkFYczIweHlsWGNkTDVqWDFVTk1vNkZERW04YmlDQWlHM3hNQWo2c0JLQWxGbFBrMFlvcl9NQ0VjZE5OSnB1aU1xYmlzT3o3UzVYelhUUmFSSmU3UzhWU2xRWXQ1?oc=5" target="_blank">Mikel Arteta, it's happening again! Winners and losers as Arsenal close in on another Premier League title choke after Erling Haaland and Man City show champion spirit</a>  Goal.com<a href="https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoRUtEd2lLMUtqdEVCRmN6YkliTHo3djN5Z0FQAQ?hl=en-NG&gl=NG&ceid=NG:en&oc=5" target="_blank">View Full coverage on Google News</a> According to Politics Nigeria: It was a dramatic game yesterday as Manchester City stamped their authority in the Premier League title race with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad stadium. It was a significant defeat for Arsenal in their Premier League title ambitions because a win for them would have all but sealed their title challenge. A … The post <a href="https://politicsnigeria.com/2026/04/20/arsenal-in-trouble-after-defeat-at-etihad-stadium/">Arsenal In Trouble After Defeat At Etihad Stadium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://politicsnigeria.com">Politics Nigeria</a>. According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Man-City-2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1200" />Manchester City duo, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki, created records after their team defeated Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Recall that Man City won 2-1 against the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to goals from Cherki and Haaland. According to OptaJoe, Haaland is now the second player to score in four consecutive […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/epl-haaland-cherki-create-records-after-man-citys-2-1-win-over-arsenal/">EPL: Haaland, Cherki create records after Man City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="945" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pep-Guardiola.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1680" />Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, on Sunday made history after his team defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League. Guardiola watched as Erling Haaland second half goal gave the Cityzens all three points against the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium. According to OptaJoe, the result of the encounter means Guardiola has now won all four […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/epl-guardiola-makes-history-after-man-city-beat-arsenal/">EPL: Guardiola makes history after Man City beat Arsenal</a> According to Business Day: Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City’s crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal has only given his side “hope” in the Premier League title race, stressing there is still plenty to play for before the end of the season. City now sit three points behind the leaders with a game in hand and could go top for the […] read more <a href="https://businessday.ng/sports/article/guardiola-premier-league-title-not-won-yet-as-city-hunt-arsenal/">Guardiola: Premier League title not won yet</a> According to Business Day: Mikel Arteta remains confident Arsenal can end their 22-year wait for the Premier League title despite a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners still hold a three-point lead at the top of the table, but Man City have a game in hand. Read Also: Man City boost title hopes with 2-1 win […] read more <a href="https://businessday.ng/sports/article/arteta-confident-arsenal-will-end-title-drought-despite-city-defeat/">Arteta confident Arsenal will end title drought despite City defeat</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Man-City-Arsenal.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1200" />The Opta SuperComputer has insisted that Arsenal will still win the Premier League title despite a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday. It was the second consecutive loss suffered by the league leaders, after they lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth last weekend. The result meant that Pep Guardiola’s men closed the gap between […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/epl-supercomputer-predicts-shock-title-winners-after-man-city-beat-arsenal-2-1/">EPL: SuperComputer predicts shock title winners after Man City beat Arsenal 2-1</a> According to Daily Post Nigeria: <img alt="" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Man-City.jpg" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1400" />Manchester City could be without Rodri for an extended period, after he picked up a groin problem during their 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday. According to manager Pep Guardiola, he is waiting for the results of a scan from the medical team. City now face an anxious wait over Rodri’s fitness. It is the […] <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/epl-man-city-suffer-huge-injury-blow-after-arsenal-defeat/">EPL: Man City suffer huge injury blow after Arsenal defeat</a> According to THISDAY: Manchester City closed in ominously on Premier League leaders Arsenal with 2-1 victory in a thrilling encounter at Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. Erling Haaland’s second-half strike proved decisive on According to Daily Trust: Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to take charge of the Premier League title race as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League place. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been in pole position for months but are wobbling at the worst time as they seek to win the English title for the first […] According to Complete Sports: Sunday’s meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal was billed as a potential title decider. While the race is not over mathematically, a huge hammerblow was dealt at the Etihad Stadium. It was Pep Guardiola’s City who emerged victorious, snatching a nervy 2–1 win to move just three points behind Arsenal in the standings ahead of [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/supercomputer-predicts-epl-title-winner-after-man-citys-win-over-arsenal/">Supercomputer Predicts EPL Title Winner After Man City’s Win Over Arsenal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Complete Sports: Alan Shearer has backed Manchester City to go on and win the Premier League after their statement 2-1 win over title rivals Arsenal. Arsenal produced a spirited performance after a wretched run of just one win in their previous five contests in all competitions, but Erling Haaland’s second-half strike ultimately proved decisive at the Etihad. [...] The post <a href="https://www.completesports.com/england-legend-backs-man-city-to-go-on-and-win-epl-title-after-overcoming-arsenal/">England Legend Backs Man City To Go On And Win EPL Title After Overcoming Arsenal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.completesports.com">Complete Sports</a>. According to Business Day: Manchester City reignited their Premier League title hopes with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, moving within three points of the leaders with a game in hand. Pep Guardiola’s side now have momentum firmly in their favour, while Arsenal’s bid to end a 22-year wait for the title is beginning to unravel […] read more <a href="https://businessday.ng/sports/article/man-city-boost-title-hopes-with-2-1-win-over-arsenal/">Man City boost title hopes with 2-1 win over Arsenal</a> According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.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?oc=5" target="_blank">With loss at Man City, have Arsenal lost their grip on the Premier League?</a>  Al Jazeera</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPR1FiYjJfMDZjVXF5X05HbWVkZC1jMVZSNldibDR0U25iaS1mQXk4NTlOQWtnWmhrNUUtQTUyQmp6RHk2WWlTcVNJYks2azFrWWI2djBGbDlSTVk2Q2J5UnRBVmJWbDd4NEFEZ1RZVXBrN3owaHJDMi1NY2tQVVVXQzlVbjlUbVFmNzNBWA?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City vs Arsenal LIVE! Premier League match updates, news, score, stream and highlights</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1MVFhIaTlKU1Q2WWszX1dGbUNvWDFlNjdxOVZoOExfZUFUeUhhNE0wNGdvV3pzSVJmZjNMSE5MM0tOcE42Y0dZRTFHc2VEd1hDczJqNDVudnJSXzNEd0NSUzNGWFgzMm8?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City 2-1 Arsenal: Are Pep Guardiola's side now favourites for title?</a>  BBC</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPYTFkMGJURzhRa1lUeFhaNHlNaFJiYmsweVdURVVyUERvMkZMR1g3Yy1WdF9hM1NuXzVCRjBjNG5YRjdpb1VudUdlVk1UNU5QdEF4dU5Gc3NwM25URDI2aDJsN2xZR2lOMjVLa3VhRjNmREtSXzZZNmdfODE4ZzFyWVlfcGdlbjctTFBiQU85a015d0Y2UGpN?oc=5" target="_blank">Report: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal</a>  Arsenal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNUU5ZcmJERG5LVVJ4akdhOE5Pc2IwRVFIYVlEWmdPWU9FN3dGUkFOSUFxeWZaOTBvbTZJREJUc1FLM1I1djZV According to Punch Nigeria: Pep Guardiola remains cautious in the EPL title race despite Man City’s vital 2-1 win over Arsenal, closing the gap with a game in hand. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-guardiola-cautious-despite-citys-vital-2-1-win-over-arsenal/ According to Premium Times: <img alt="Haaland" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/04/HGSklW6WkAAqawU.jpg?fit=1018%2C600&ssl=1" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;" width="1018" />Super Eagles defender Ola Aina played the full 90 minutes in a solid performance as Forest came from behind to secure victory The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/873101-epl-haaland-fires-city-past-arsenal-as-aina-wins-big-with-nottingham-forest.html">EPL: Haaland fires City past Arsenal as Aina wins big with Nottingham Forest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>. According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxNX1ZNemN4Z1RfUmZOZURPN0xLQzN1U0plZllmWGhRc3ZWTlRuTF91ZDBXdTE1SzdWODV1TG5oSjhhdU0za3FLdWRieVpaYUNKNVRrd0ZBWFNqZmJ0RXdYekg2QlFNQk0zZEJ2Q0hpeHlyYk1FRlJEc0xwT3lNdkdyUGpZSW5zM0pkekQ3WGpmd1BzRDY3Y0dtU2dMSEtCckZJY1FXWjhNYjR4aVcyckdxWWlhR0lqa0w5UEw4SXlERm15ckE3Qmt6TksxaXI4LXkzdUprcWQ2ZjJPcTY4dnlSRHFRelZYZw?oc=5" target="_blank">Mikel Arteta suffers unwanted Arsenal first in Man City loss as fatal substitution mistake highlighted</a>  Sports Mole</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAJBVV95cUxQeDNieVRyeklTd0pNUjZvRW9CTFJyWExNVC1ydUJ1YWo3MXlkcERGU0F4bjBFdGpnbnl0OTd6T1llbXlfeDhpUTdnNHZUQjZwRmJNYTJIeGNDMHpObU5GQjFiSjl3a2V5Y2JabEF4YTMzbWd5Zm1VT2VoaXFnOXhuSzRkdG9NY3NRZGhKTEtzXzJtQ250WE5yOE1IaVFxZTNSSHFzLWpNMThUR052Z2Y3dWJRUTkzeTZzVG9kanlTenlFZnM3NVhnQU5JcFhEMUVpVkZ4ZThXVEhCMVVtVGFNOGNYU09DNXA4ajJXZVpZU0ZHLVUxa3d6OGRzR0ktMWwwa21yQTlIbXpfRXkybnBSNjlZVktyc3luUno1NFRtY0Y?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City 2-1 Arsenal: How do Mikel Arteta's Gunners regain momentum and initiative in the Premier League title race after disappointing defeat?</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE1HRTN0Vkt6a0J4UURsNzhvcDcxaTlMOE9Ta2pXVnEyNHg2N1RDd21ZRExiN25RWkpWejlzMEx1UWwwTktnQWhPbWlKOUkwcFhOU1JwbEhkUnB4ZVhzbS03eWJKUS1Pem11eUNkS096dw?oc=5" target="_blank">Arteta: “It’s a new Premier League now” | Quotes | News</a>  Arsenal</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPTjlJYXd5RUFtemJEVmNfVC1LaTN4c0RzQ195LXlfeGxINjNtdl9iYmhWa0VvX0FoSXBrYlNCM3dndm1BUDNuX2w2Y0gtMjVySUo5TEtpcGFYX1Jpb3ZHcVp6UEZFY3ZjTC1Rdl9QNWNieGVEd3RtT0l5Mk1kY1hDSC1LbGM0dGNNWUJzZnMyZEZnUXFXLWV5aGUyakVQSHVF0gGmAUFVX3lxTE4ySFp5VFFXaTY4Vl9KSnRWTVUwTzA1ZlpIRmV2SHhEUl9zTC1xaFBnamd4Wl9MRjlkQWkybmNQc2MtSzhIbGhVWV9jQy01QkgyUUlBOXhBV0xKWFJDb1B6RlJ3QnhiMFA4SURrOTN4SFVsZDZHYkZNbzVPX0 According to Sun News Online: By Lawrence Agbo Pep Guardiola has described Arsenal as the best team in England so far this season, while insisting the title race remains open. Speaking after a tightly contested encounter, the Manchester City manager acknowledged Arsenal’s current form but stressed that his side would continue to push until the end. “So far, they are […] The post <a href="https://thesun.ng/arsenal-best-team-in-england-so-far-pep-guardiola/">‘Arsenal best team in England so far’ — Pep Guardiola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesun.ng">The Sun Nigeria</a>. According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQMjlGQ0hsRmVaenItaEYyZkd1U0dwaU5kZ015TFV1d1ZSaWZtV0pPTERMeExjdFo5ZjNPRlVxbU1jRWQ5cFR3bkFiOEtGSEJpcEpPVnpCYWlfTTdiVmZnQXVkS0RkZ0R4X3ZaTWJJZndDeElDaXB4UmFWUk1jaDgzcFh5cENXSWx5am40MWpxVmNjRG9kTnRzSFNLaGQyYTdDSmtBa25hNXQ0WEHSAbABQVVfeXFMUFJCWGY2ZlJRSkZ5X19qM19IV1hIaEkzM2NhdWtGMWNRVzdYWnhPLUFLaDB0MWxha1Y3LUJ4dDY5VGlxQzI0TUdRYnNTYnlkQzgyNUlvaWJuc3dtQmFRVk1NUTdBZWRGaVhwZnhla2RkRWFGeElpQ0FPRFJaT0h6MlV5NFMtQlpHbE13ckFUUGxxcU9PMzNjMDFJREFfSTVFajZJbnBuMmNkWVkzRnB0eG0?oc=5" target="_blank">Erling Haaland makes Man City pledge after controversial Gabriel incident vs Arsenal - 'I will not'</a>  Manchester Evening News</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-AFBVV95cUxOQUo2ZlctSzVEMFY3MU8xN2d4Y3J5R011bE1vajYwb2Q2QnFGc3RkQmxjb0g0RnhNTkh2THIxMWN2ekdmdGFaTC1fV1EtSm1SemcxdFBfNUN0QnlLZmJtMUdJdjA0bG11U0VLWEZzOWs5eGxnSFktUUdhTklXTHNDZ0hITXFHSy1rdVExS0Y2UnV5NUpwVkJ3QUh2aGd4dmt3WVcyNExCaXdURUF4Zm1STTRXS2Ztb1hSQllhTDBQeHZXd3I3dTNuNXMzMHZQdm41WjZMcV9rRldoNHdTazY2MVFvdm05QUs4dXJzTk5XbnI3bzhLVkF1Mw?oc=5" target="_blank">Erling Haaland believes Gabriel should have been sent off for attempted headbutt in Man City's win over Arsenal</a>  Sky Sports</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPdVIxblgtZFJjSzhDMmNiWWwxMnN2VEttUFlqYk9EMHFpSER4M2QwUWVxM0F6TGluYV9QUEhNSjQwRDdlRGxnREpraWZXbWNReUp4MHA2VVlWUlpnWkxfMzVlVVc3aWRjejRrU2tXVWVKdnkxSEd3R0dFbTNkeGFSVlJGWkFfaWZYcC0wVFQ3TFpoOW40dW9EY2EyT3lyekZBbWRvQ29LWE1JVVE?oc=5" target="_blank">'I don’t know why': Arsenal handed red card verdict as Gabriel is saved by Erling Haaland</a>  London Evening Standard</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNRE4tWFNDRklGREVYcEhhT2FJb1pSRWtReTA4Q1V2dVNUdU5Xc29HTHVtem1BVHNKS1JtOS1IWTdzb3cwaVBKd1BjbXpqaDJVMnFnbXBNOXpfUlQ1emFNYzZURFdHR1NjNmNnLUpyX0pkamlFMTN0MlJCZGlEUm According to Sun News Online: By Lawrence Agbo Mikel Arteta has expressed frustration after Arsenal’s narrow defeat to Manchester City, admitting his side “lost an opportunity” to secure a crucial result. Reacting after the game, the Arsenal manager said his team executed their plan and showed intent, but failed to capitalise on key moments. “We are very upset with the […] The post <a href="https://thesun.ng/we-lost-an-opportunity-arteta-reacts-to-narrow-defeat/">‘We lost an opportunity’ — Arteta reacts to narrow defeat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesun.ng">The Sun Nigeria</a>. According to Google News Nigeria: <ol><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-wFBVV95cUxONWcyWV9tY1l3c2FsU2kwS1RkYzdkSDA5U0JCTzFMX2dHdkFGTVItYU84dllTZVh4OHp6a21JeU1ZY1pZRkZIN3U5SDRhQ19mMjY3OHgzaWMxdzYyUzJoRXI4WVE4R1lvVERKQVZXQldhMlhzSG9URGh1SnQxSEx0OGRsOGV5ZFpqVTVjclRMbWVOV3pwbmQ2Q2N4RENMN1hGbXlRNUlIcHo2SDhXVEdsU3NPRGpPMzc4ZkliekZtbXdGMXN0by1PX0Q4RG1GY1dwZGttUDIxbGpWbGxOMkRRcHhuT2htMDlNUkowZUItVkNuRWJyYTBzWVFhWQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Man City vs. Arsenal confirmed lineups: Huge Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Nico O’Reilly decisions made for Premier League title clash</a>  Sports Mole</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE1HRTN0Vkt6a0J4UURsNzhvcDcxaTlMOE9Ta2pXVnEyNHg2N1RDd21ZRExiN25RWkpWejlzMEx1UWwwTktnQWhPbWlKOUkwcFhOU1JwbEhkUnB4ZVhzbS03eWJKUS1Pem11eUNkS096dw?oc=5" target="_blank">Arteta: “It’s a new Premier League now” | Quotes | News</a>  Arsenal.com</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOanBZS2h4LWl1Mm41SVpsYmhTdFZ5UFhZeUdhZVcxZFctdG81NTdfN0wyZmxURkdaRTRObWpMeXZOcHdhUkREbjR6VXNKMVJTOVVBZHdzQkpEdmttQzF1dm5DVUpPRUNPN1Y5ZVFLUEhVcV9ZT0EzZ2E1cVQtWUtfT2V0bGs0eWNuMkY5dEVXYmotSEhvT2JqSDlPdy1NbnNFa1F5ZFpocVpZbEhfd0E?oc=5" target="_blank">Mikel Arteta on Man City 2-1 Arsenal: 'the Premier League starts again'</a>  ESPN</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQclEwSkJ1aGppenJfYU1Tdm04YkhhYmxhN3JEbVBoTm1xNnVpVFRzQUctalhmRmpiZUxwV1p6LUpobXhKMWNzS25LVnk0VUNiRUEwREZ0ME9NWUpfRXFRSmlweXl5a25rTXJyTXFTSlVkSnl4V1ZuM29fejRqdkpKOFI0RV96cU51alh1R3cyMW5Ec2s5cnVsbA?oc=5" target="_blank">Every word of Mikel Arteta’s pre-City interview with Sky Sports</a>  Arseblog News</li><li><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxOektROHo5a2FtX0RzQjlRcDR5cjFPeWVPRXMwTWQwLWE0TlhjU19CTlVscG9CTEp4MVF3Tmk2X0FZZk5EQ19DWmdFZ004dlZ1MGs3ZVFQU3VTV2xibl9oZUdxWU1vcjFFQj

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