Stop Erling Haaland, stop Manchester City. It is obvious. And it is also obviously far easier said than done but Aston Villa accomplished exactly that in producing by far their best performance of the season and damaging City’s Premier League title hopes.

This hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace was reflective of Arsenal’s wider qualities and couldn't have come at a more opportune moment

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has argued that Arsenal have a “huge advantage” in the Premier League title race for two reasons. Arsenal are coming off another great weekend as they have increased their lead at the top of the Premier League.

It is Manchester City rather than Liverpool who are billed as Arsenal’s closest challengers. Pep Guardiola’s side may have also stumbled on Sunday, falling to a 1–0 reverse against Aston Villa, but the four-match losing streak endured by Arne Slot’s side has relegated them to the status of third place.

Eberechi Eze’s 39th-minute goal against his former club sealed all three points for Mikel Arteta’s men, who continue to lead the Premier League table. The Gunners are now four points clear at the top of the table, six ahead of Manchester City and seven ahead of Liverpool, maintaining their status as the team to beat.

Jamie Carragher insists that Man City striker Erling Haaland could be the biggest obstacle between Arsenal and winning the Premier League title this season.

Arsenal have a major advantage over both Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League title race according to Alan Shearer.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it is too early to be worried about chasing Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.