"And then the gap was down to four points. It is still four points, but the thought that Arsenal will struggle to suppress is that it could have been more, that it should have been more. Manchester City have won only one of their past five in the league, but Arsenal have not opened up clear water. Against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, they failed to take advantage of City slipups, drawing both those games 0-0."
"From an Arsenal point of view, the title race is disturbingly alive. Arsenal should be fine. They have been the best team in the league so far. They've been the best team in the Champions League. They've lost only three times all season. They have a good claim to be the best side in the world right now. But there will be inevitable nibbles of doubt: Arsenal have still to go to the Etihad Stadium in April;"
Arsenal's lead in the Premier League has been reduced to four points after recent matches. Manchester City have won only one of their past five league games, yet Arsenal failed to capitalise on City's slipups, drawing 0-0 with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Arsenal remain the season's standout team domestically and in the Champions League, with only three defeats, and possess a strong claim to being the world's best side. Remaining fixtures, notably a trip to the Etihad in April, and recent results — two draws and a loss in three league games — have generated tension and vulnerability.
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