Mikel Arteta finally admitted Arsenal are in the title race after a statement victory at Stamford Bridge.
Gunners defender Gabriel scored the second-half winner as Arsenal reclaimed top spot in the Premier League from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Arteta, who was taking charge of his 150th game, has been reluctant to talk up Arsenal’s chances but admitted they are in the hunt - at least for the moment.
When asked if his side are in the title race, the Arsenal boss said: “We are today. But in football, today and tomorrow is a very different. So let’s enjoy this time. But do something: just look at the last six years, what Manchester City have done. With the best manager in the world, the best team in the world. They have shown it consistently in every single competition.
