The illusion of competitiveness is fading fast. Manchester City remain on course to win their fifth title in six seasons and, while Fulham made life uncomfortable for Pep Guardiola’s side during a fiery encounter at Craven Cottage, the prospect of Arsenal being allowed to regain control of the race feels slim now that the champions are finally peering down at the rest of the Premier League.
Arsenal, of course, will tell themselves that anything is possible. They can regain top spot by beating Chelsea on Tuesday and maybe Mikel Arteta will try to motivate his side by telling them he saw the first signs of City choking against Fulham.
