Softfootball understands Mikel Arteta has declared the Premier League title race wide open, insisting “it is a new Premier League now” following Arsenal FC’s narrow 2–1 defeat to Manchester City.
According to comments shared by Fabrizio Romano on his x handle that Arteta emphasized the balance of the race, Romano stated:
Mikel Arteta: “It is a new Premier League now. They have a game in hand and we have three points in hand. Game on
His comments reflect renewed belief despite a result that handed momentum to Pep Guardiola’s side in a tightly contested clash where City proved more clinical in decisive moments.
Arsenal showed flashes of control during the match but were ultimately punished for missed chances — an issue that has crept into their performances at a crucial stage of the season, intensifying pressure in the run-in.
Elsewhere, Liverpool FC secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Everton FC in the Merseyside Derby. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in what could be his final derby appearance, before Beto equalised. However, Virgil van Dijk delivered a stunning 90+11’ winner to seal all three points in dramatic fashion.
