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Did Man City miss a chance to tighten their grip on the title race?
TL;DR
Man City secured a 1-0 victory over Burnley, placing them at the top of the Premier League. However, there are concerns that this win may not have been enough to capitalize on Arsenal's recent struggles.
Key points
- Man City won 1-0 against Burnley
- Victory placed Man City at the top of the Premier League
- Concerns about missing a chance to capitalize on Arsenal's struggles
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Did Man City miss a chance to tighten their grip on the title race?
Even though Man City went to the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, will their 1-0 win over Burnley turn out to be a missed opportunity for the league leaders?
Pep Guardiola’s mannerisms on the Turf Moor touchline suggested that may have been how he was thinking.
His job is to try to take advantage of Arsenal’s loss of confidence and go for our throat.
The Spaniard will be aware that he has made it easier for Mikel Arteta to motivate his squad and rebuild their self-belief.
Goal Difference Could Still Matter
Our manager would have assumed our rivals would have won by a bigger margin in midweek, especially after taking only five minutes to break the deadlock.
That would have meant the Gunners not only targeting victories in their final five league fixtures to become champions, but also carrying the extra concern of chasing down an unreachable goal difference.
Yet with Haaland scoring the only goal in Lancashire, our boss can now argue with a straight face to his dressing room that victories in their remaining games would give them an excellent chance of getting over the line.
That is because the first and second in England’s top division currently have identical points and goal difference.
What separates them at present is that the Sky Blues have scored three more goals.
Arsenal Must Focus on Winning First
Football is not played on paper, but it would appear that City have the harder run-in.
You would not expect them to win at Everton and by large margins.
Q&A
How did Man City's win over Burnley affect the Premier League title race?
Man City's 1-0 win over Burnley put them at the top of the Premier League, but it raised questions about whether they missed a chance to extend their lead.
What were Pep Guardiola's thoughts after the match against Burnley?
Pep Guardiola's demeanor on the touchline suggested he felt the victory might not have fully capitalized on Arsenal's current lack of confidence.
What implications does Arsenal's loss of confidence have for Man City?
Arsenal's loss of confidence presents an opportunity for Man City to assert their dominance in the title race, but the effectiveness of their recent win is in question.
