Mikel Arteta makes Premier League title statement before Liverpool vs Man CityArsenal moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with the 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday, putting pressure on Manchester City who face LiverpoolView 2 Images Mikel Arteta is not getting carried away with Arsenal's form (Image: AFP/Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League means "nothing" at this stage of the season. The Gunners moved nine points clear of Manchester City with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday and are firm favourites for the title. ‌Martin Zubimendi's arrowed strike and two goals from substitute Viktor Gyokeres capped a professional performance from Arteta's side, who piled the pressure onto City. ‌Arsenal are bidding for their first Premier League title since the famous Invincibles side of 2003/04, having finished as runners-up in three straight campaigns under Arteta. ‌Asked what their cushion at the top meant, Arteta replied: “Nothing, we still have to win so many games to achieve what we want.

Source: Daily Mirror February 08, 2026 21:43 UTC