The big losers of Sunday’s match are undoubtedly those who didn’t even participate. Chants such as “Are you looking, Arsenal?” » rang out from the visiting fans’ area at Stamford Bridge throughout the match, growing louder with each City goal.
By winning, City reduced the gap with the Gunners to six points and still have a game in hand. Above all, the Citizens will welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium next weekend, in a match which has often decided the title in recent seasons.
Guardiola’s men crushed Mikel Arteta’s side in 2022-23 before Arsenal held on for a 0-0 draw the following season, earning criticism from Rodri for their mentality of not actually wanting to win the game and the championship. A 2-2 draw at the start of the 2024-25 season, at the end of a crazy match, already confirmed that these two teams, despite their imperfections, would not be able to keep up with Liverpool.
There are six days until one of the most anticipated Premier League clashes in recent years. Arsenal will have the distraction – or opportunity – of playing the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting first, while City will have a full week to fine-tune their preparations. Are the Gunners’ nerves ready?
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