"Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal's nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League means "nothing", despite putting more pressure on Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side face Liverpool on Sunday, knowing a win would close the gap back to six points, while a defeat would leave them with a mountain to climb in the final 13 games. Arsenal dug in to earn a 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday, which opened up their lead at the summit."
"Asked what the gap meant at this stage of the season, Arteta responded: "Nothing. "We still have to win so many games to achieve what we want, so let's not focus on that. That's something else. "We've done our job now, we've had what we have to do, assess that, try to improve it and get ready for Brentford [on Thursday].""
Arsenal sit nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Sunderland, their first day at least nine points clear since 2004. The victory followed two consecutive league wins and ended an earlier three-game run without a victory. Manager Mikel Arteta dismissed the significance of the gap, stressing the need to keep winning and prepare for upcoming fixtures such as Brentford. Manchester City can reduce the lead to six with a win over Liverpool. Opta simulations give Arsenal a 93.6% title probability, with Manchester City at 4.6%.
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