Manchester City are alive and ready to fight to the end in this title race.
Newcastle caused enough problems to threaten a different result at the Etihad, and Arsenal continue to set a blistering pace at the top of the table, but Pep Guardiola's champions are doing enough. There was enough quality, spirit, and commitment in this 2-0 win over one of their toughest opponents to suggest that the Blues have found the form they spent two months looking for.
City were finally home at the Etihad after three weeks on the road, and they may finally be at the start of a run of form that could take them to silverware. Past results this season mean it is still too early for them to make any promises, but there were more signs on Saturday that City are bang up for the challenge of defending their title.
