Mikel Arteta sends pointed message to Man City and Liverpool FC before Anfield showdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing for stress-free Sunday despite Manchester City's Premier League title showdown against Liverpool.

Arsenal went top of the league with a 2-1 win against Brentford on Saturday. Kai Havertz scored an 86th-minute winner that gives the Gunners a one-point advantage at the top.

All eyes are on Anfield today, as City attempt to leapfrog their title rivals to reach the summit of the league. Pep Guardiola's side go into the crucial match in third place, one point behind Liverpool.

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It is a nervy point in the season but Arteta is ready to sit back and watch Arsenal's title rivals attempt to take points off of each other, having seen his side bounce back from goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's error to win, reports the Mirror. He told Sky Sports: "A really tough opponent to play and we had the game under control at 1-0 but we conceded and then had a beautiful challenge in the second half. We were so aggressive and got rewarded.

"Mistakes are part of football and it's how you react to that. I'm so happy for Aaron and I'm so happy that we won the game. You have to win every game with the level of Manchester City and Liverpool. There is no space for slip ups. We really had to respond to the challenge in the second half and show our maturity. We were emotionally really mature

"The whole game the way the fans reacted and the way they push the team is amazing. It is a joy to be there and enjoy a football match with your supporters.

"The hardest thing in elite sport is to do it every three days. The willingness amongst