Pep Guardiola warned against anybody expecting Manchester City to close down Arsenal despite their form.
City picked up their fifth league win in a row at Southampton, then their ninth in all competitions in midweek as they smashed Bayern Munich 3-0 to put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals. Arsenal dropping points at Liverpool last week means that the title is now once again in the hands of Pep Guardiola's defending champions.
If they are able to beat Brighton in their game in hand, and beat Arsenal in a top-of-the-table clash later this month, they would lead the league on goal difference. With their experience and the form that they are in, the odds have shifted in City's favour.
