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It was always going to be big. But recent events have transpired to make Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City on Sunday absolutely seismic.<\/p>\n

Mere weeks ago it felt like the title race was a formality. Some had even declared early in Arsenal’s favour. But after the Gunners’ slip-up at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, Manchester City know that they could usurp their title rivals on goal difference should they win their next two Premier League fixtures. And unfortunately for Mikel Arteta and Co, Pep Guardiola’s men have generally proven themselves to be a different animal altogether in the spring.<\/p>\n

With Sunday’s game poised to have significant title repercussions, it is shaping up to be the biggest game of the season. But where does the heavyweight bout rank in terms of the Premier League’s all-time blockbuster events? We asked the Mirror Football <\/em>team…<\/p>\n

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John Cross<\/h3>\n

This showdown is huge in terms of this season.<\/p>\n

You can definitely argue the winner takes it all because if Manchester City prevail then surely all the momentum is with them. Equally, if Arsenal win then it\u2019s all on Mikel Arteta \u2019s men to finally finish what they started and win the title. And if it\u2019s a draw\u2026 Well, nothing is decided.<\/p>\n

Therefore, I think this is a blockbuster, the game of the season and I cannot wait for the two rivals to get down to business at the Etihad.<\/p>\n

But, ultimately, it will not necessarily decide things and that is why it is probably filed alongside Liverpool\u2019s infamous game with Chelsea at Anfield and the Steven Gerrard slip. That was also in April and if Liverpool had won they\u2019d have surely won the title. They didn\u2019t – and blew it.<\/p>\n