Arsenal reflect on Man City loss, Arteta keeps title belief
City beat Arsenal 2-1 to seize control of the race. Cherki dazzled with the opener, Havertz equalised via Donnarumma’s error, and Haaland won it amid battles with Gabriel. Bernardo Silva impressed.
Report claims Arsenal show the ‘most concrete interest’ in Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga, with a £52m fee mooted. Premier League move touted amid competition from Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs, PSG and Barça.
Rooney says Haaland ‘bamboozled’ Gabriel in duels during Man City 2-1 Arsenal, praising the striker’s movement and strength. He adds Gabriel was fortunate to avoid red after a head-to-head incident.
Atletico’s Ademola Lookman has adductor oedema and is a major doubt to face Arsenal, with recovery work under way. Alexander Sorloth is also injured as Atleti weigh fitness before the Champions League semi-final.
Arteta says Arsenal are ‘more convinced’ they can win the title after the 2-1 defeat at Man City, citing performance levels. He stresses it remains in their hands with five league games left and a UCL semi.
Shearer backs Man City for the title after beating Arsenal 2-1, citing form, experience and momentum. He says Arteta’s side must regroup for Newcastle and be ready to capitalise on any City slip.
Unused at the Etihad, Gabriel Jesus confronted a Man City fan who called him ‘Judas’, replying he had won 11 titles there. Arsenal lost 2-1, their lead cut to three points with City holding a game in hand.
Mikel Merino is set to return from injury earlier than expected, providing Arsenal a timely boost in their title race with Manchester City.
Gary Neville says Gabriel failed to get up and close Rayan Cherki before City’s opener in the 2-1 loss, arguing quicker reactions could have prevented it, as Arsenal rued both conceded goals and misses.
Odegaard laments missed chances in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Man City, saying ‘small margins’ and a lack of sharpness in front of goal cost a result despite strong pressing and threats after half-time.
Southampton plan to keep Leo Scienza despite Premier League interest. The Brazilian shone in their FA Cup upset of Arsenal, with seven goals and 10 assists in the Championship since arriving last summer.
Arsenal’s 2-1 loss at Man City sparks criticism of an unnamed player rated 3/10, compared to Pepe as a poor signing, despite the Gunners remaining top.
