'Arsenal won overall' - National media deliver title race verdict after Liverpool vs Man City
While the footballing world focused on the clash between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday, the final result left Arsenal sitting top of the Premier League table. The Gunners had moved above their title rivals a day earlier with a 2-1 win over Brentford and remained front of the pack on goal difference.
Mikel Arteta’s side have been on a remarkable run since the start of 2024, winning eight consecutive league games. The free-scoring Gunners now face the prospect of a fortnight away from the title race before travelling to take on Manchester City at the end of the month. Arteta’s focus will be ensuring his Arsenal team do not lose any of their current momentum.
The Gunners boss would have paid close attention as Liverpool and Man City faced off at Anfield, in a result that played out perfectly for Arsenal. However, the quality of the game led the national media to praise the title hopes of both Arsenal’s rivals, despite the gap between the three teams narrowing to a point.
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“Everybody has felt it, the notion that Jürgen Klopp’s end-of-season departure will turbocharge Liverpool to the Premier League title, the team and fans riding a wave of emotion to glory,” wrote David Hynter.
“Since the manager dropped the bombshell at the end of January, Liverpool have barely put a foot wrong, apart from in defeat at Arsenal. Here against Manchester City, they pushed as if their lives depended on it.”
“When it was all over the first reaction was to marvel at the entertainment value, how these heavyweights had slugged to a
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