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Manchester Evening News
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George Hodgson

Mikel Arteta's 'collapsed' admission shows quality Man City have that Arsenal don't

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta cut a deflated figure after his side's 3-0 defeat to Brighton - and admitted it was tough to even consider the Premier League title race.

The Seagulls ran riot at the Emirates Stadium, scoring three second half goals and dealing a crushing blow to Arsenal's hopes of winning the league. Arteta's side have spent plenty of time in top spot this season, but Manchester City are now on the cusp of lifting another top flight trophy under Pep Guardiola.

City extended their winning run to 11 league games, away at Everton on Sunday afternoon. And they were handed a further boost in the form of Arsenal's dismal result against Roberto De Zerbi's men.

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