This 1-0 defeat of Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium was never going to be a statement of Arsenal’s title intentions – City’s lead at the top is just too big – but a result against the likely champions still had huge value, mentally and in terms of the race for Champions League football.
It would take the most almighty of collapses for City to lose their grip on a second league title, 10 years after their first. They are still eight points clear of Manchester United and 10 ahead of Arsenal, who have a game in hand over those around them.
