Overview
- Pep Guardiola said he has not discussed the table with his players and is focused solely on Newcastle, calling 12 games left “an eternity.”
- City can move within two points of Arsenal by beating Newcastle, who arrive off a 6-1 win at Qarabag in which Anthony Gordon scored four and argued with Kieran Trippier over a penalty.
- Bukayo Saka described Arsenal’s dressing room as “very flat” after the 2-2 draw at Wolves, a mood that drew criticism from pundit Glenn Hoddle.
- Tottenham have replaced Thomas Frank with Igor Tudor, who takes charge for the first time in this weekend’s north London derby against Arsenal.
- Rio Ferdinand argued Gabriel Jesus’ title-winning experience at Manchester City could be pivotal leadership for Arsenal during the run-in.