"City are doing just that. They backed up Sunday's astonishing comeback victory at champions Liverpool by taking apart Fulham in the first half on Wednesday night. Guardiola's men have started to gain momentum and now trail the Gunners by just three points with an intriguing battle developing between the top two. Mikel Arteta's side travel to tricky Brentford on Thursday hoping to regain their six-point advantage but go into the game under pressure knowing City did their job in style."
"We were not nine points [adrift] before Anfield, we are not three points [adrift] before Brentford v Arsenal, after that we will see. I always say the focus is to grow, grow, grow. It's how we can be more consistent over 90 minutes, how we can be better and the players feel that [they are] doing what we want to do. 'We can do it in terms of mentality and patterns defensively and offensively. We are doing that."
Manchester City beat Fulham and closed to three points behind Arsenal following a dramatic comeback win at Liverpool. City dominated Fulham in the first half and have begun to build momentum, creating a close title race with Arsenal. Pep Guardiola urged focus on growth, consistency over 90 minutes, and improving defensive and offensive patterns while avoiding premature title talk. Arsenal travel to Brentford under pressure to restore a six-point lead. City players celebrated a clean sheet, showing togetherness and character, and the Anfield result has renewed belief in City's ability to chase the leaders.
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