Arteta urges Arsenal to seize title chance as Man City clash looms
Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal to treat the upcoming Premier League clash with Manchester City as a "huge privilege" and a big opportunity to move closer to the title. Speaking on Friday, Arteta said his side must use the pain of their League Cup loss to City as motivation for the Sunday showdown at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal currently lead City by six points, though City have a game in hand, meaning a victory for Pep Guardiola's side would dramatically shift the balance in the title race with six games left. The Gunners come into the match after a disappointing run: they lost the League Cup final to City, suffered a shock FA Cup quarter‑final exit to Southampton, were beaten at home by Bournemouth, and only edged past Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on aggregate thanks to a 0-0 draw in the second leg. For Nigerian football fans, the result could decide who lifts the Premier League trophy this season, influencing bragging rights, betting outcomes, and support for any Nigerian players plying their trade in England. The match kicks off on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Will you back Arsenal to finally break their poor record at City's ground and take a decisive step toward the title, or do you expect Manchester City to reclaim supremacy and put pressure back on the Gunners?