Arsenal are facing a key few weeks ahead in the title race, with things still in their control despite a rocky week or so in their pursuit of glory. The Gunners have seen their eight-point gap over Manchester City cut to just four after going 2-0 up in consecutive games only to draw 2-2 with both Liverpool and West Ham.
With the Cityzens holding a game in hand too, that points total could soon be reduced to just one point, increasing the dramatic stakes of the head-to-head between the two sides next week. Mikel Arteta was keen not to dwell on the title race implications though, looking ahead to the next game.
"For the race of the title, I have no idea," the Spaniard said when asked about their chances. "Just as I had no idea seven weeks ago, or 12 weeks ago, or what will happen in three weeks. My biggest task is to go again and train really well and on Friday play in the same level that we played in the first 35 minutes against a team that is fighting for their lives, or against Liverpool, but do it for much longer periods."
