
Manchester City’s Premier League trip to Chelsea has taken on extra importance after Arsenal slipped up in the title race against Bournemouth.
Arsenal’s 2–1 defeat to the Cherries on Saturday lunchtime has opened up the Premier League title race, allowing Man City to move within six points of the table toppers with victory at Stamford Bridge —and they have a game in hand on their title rivals. A pivotal clash between the top two arrives next weekend at the Etihad Stadium.