While the gap remains at nine, Man City now have two games in hand over Arsenal, and will welcome the league leaders to the Etihad Stadium next weekend in what will almost certainly serve as a title-decider.
When also factoring in the convincing manner in which City won the Carabao Cup final and their Champions League exit, Arteta is going to have to rally his players to get a result at the Etihad to remain on track.
Though, the next week will determine who takes control of the title race heading into the final stages of the campaign.
Arsenal’s remaining Premier League fixtures
Crystal Palace (A), May 24
Man City’s remaining Premier League fixtures
How many points do Arsenal need to win Premier League title?
Man City’s maximum points total is 85, which means the Gunners require 16 more points from a possible 18 to clinch the title and that works out to be five wins and a draw from their remaining matches.
Arsenal, going into the Bournemouth clash, had the security blanket of knowing they could afford one defeat from their remaining seven games but it’s all change now after Saturday’s setback.
Due to Man City’s trip to Burnley being rearranged for April 22, it means there is a scenario where they’ll be level on points with the Gunners if they win their next three games.
