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Luke Thrower

Sam Allardyce Leeds decision hands Arsenal huge title boost ahead of blockbuster Man City clash

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes currently hinge on other teams as their lead at the top of the table has been dashed in recent weeks. A run of poor form started with a 2-2 draw away at Liverpool, where a two-goal lead was let slip in a tricky test at Anfield.

That was followed up with a similar scenario at the London Stadium as a two-goal lead against West Ham was dropped after Bukayo Saka's missed penalty and the game ended at 2-2. That run of consecutive draws was followed up with yet another against relegation strugglers Southampton.

The Gunners were 3-1 down going into the final few minutes, with two goals late on earning a draw, but the title was hanging in the balance. Mikel Arteta had the tough task of returning to winning ways against Manchester City, but a 4-1 defeat meant that the race was out of their hands.

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