Arteta insists Arsenal have not blown chance to win Premier League

Football
20 Apr 2026 • 1:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Arteta insists Arsenal have not blown chance to win Premier League

  • Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal have not squandered their chance to win the Premier League title, despite their recent defeat to Manchester City.
  • Arsenal are now only three points clear of Manchester City, who could overtake them at the top of the table on goal difference if they win their next match.
  • The Gunners have lost their last four domestic matches but remain at the top of the league and are in the Champions League semi-finals.
  • Arteta expressed confidence in his players' ability to bounce back, stating it would be unnecessary to motivate them for the remaining five games.
  • Pep Guardiola acknowledged his side's victory gives them hope in the title race but stressed that Arsenal remain an extraordinary team.

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