Mikel Arteta has joked that Arsenal could have done with 'a better manager' for last week's 4-1 defeat at Manchester City.
The Gunners were blown away at the Etihad with a brace from Kevin De Bruyne and one goal each for John Stones and Erling Haaland handing City the advantage in the Premier League title race. Pep Guardiola's side briefly returned to the top with Sunday's 2-1 win over Fulham, before Arsenal reasserted their two-point gap by beating Chelsea on Tuesday.
City do have two games in hand on their rivals however and last Wednesday's commanding win handed them a major advantage in the race, although Arteta was upbeat when reflecting on the game ahead of his side hosting Chelsea.
