Manchester City could have taken a huge step forward in the early Premier League title race by denting Arsenal's brilliant start at the Emirates.
However, a combination of factors meant that Arsenal had to prioritise their Europa League clash with PSV, prompting their clash with City to be postponed. After City's defeat at Liverpool, that means the Gunners remain four points ahead of the Blues, who may be quietly pleased not to face Arsenal when they are full of confidence.
Instead, the fixture will have to be slotted into a hectic schedule in the new year, where City will hope to be in a stronger position than they would have been this week. And after most of the other Premier League contenders have been in action this week, City will feel better about their title credentials without having kicked a ball.
