While Arsenal do not play tonight, they remain the centre of conversation following a viral social media clip from football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
Speaking at a boxing event in Dubai, the 41-year-old former Premier League winner was seen telling an Arsenal supporter, “Hey, you are not going to win the league,” sparking intense debate amongst the Gunners’ faithful.
The psychological blow comes at a difficult time for Mikel Arteta, who has watched a once-comfortable nine-point lead evaporate to just three points in a matter of days.
Arsenal’s recent defeat to Bournemouth was described by Arteta as a “punch in the face,” and the squad is currently sweating on the fitness of Bukayo Saka ahead of their next fixture.
Pundits have noted that the “City machine” looks relentless, while Arsenal appear to be faltering under the weight of expectation.
Declan Rice has publicly stated that the race is “not done,” but with City able to go top tonight, the Gunners are no longer in control of their own destiny.