Man City Beat Chelsea, Set Up Crucial Title Clash With Arsenal Next Sunday
Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday, closing to within six points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. The result sets up a crucial title-decider next weekend when Arsenal visit the Etihad Stadium. City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the difficulty of beating Arsenal twice in such quick succession, saying: 'Beating Arsenal once is so difficult, imagine beating them twice in a few weeks.' The top two teams met earlier this season in the Carabao Cup final, which City won 2-0. With five matches remaining after next Sunday's encounter, the winner will likely have a significant advantage in the title race. Guardiola called on his supporters: 'Respect Arsenal a lot. They're an extraordinary team,' while also urging fans to back his team from the first minute. The match is being billed as potentially the most significant of the Premier League season, with both teams having strong records against other top-four contenders. Do you think Arsenal can overcome City at the Etihad, or will Pep Guardiola's side maintain their momentum and close the six-point gap?