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Arsenal's next fixtures compared to Man City after title race lead cut

The race is on: Viktor Gyokeres and Erling Haaland

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Arsenal were set to open up a nine-point lead at the top when City were trailing 1-0 in the closing stages at Anfield, but Bernardo Silva equalised and Erling Haaland’s 93rd-minute winner from the penalty spot kept City alive.

As Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury put it: “The race is on.”

Arsenal still hold a six-point lead with 13 games to go and Mikel Arteta’s side remain favourites to be crowned champions.

Erling Haaland’s injury-time penalty gave Manchester City a 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday

The Gunners cruised to a 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday and have now recorded comfortable back-to-back victories since the setback of losing to Manchester United last month.

But City have breathed new life into the title race and the manner of their thrilling late win at Anfield could galvanise them in their bid to hunt down the Gunners.

Guardiola now wants his side to pile pressure on Arsenal, who still have to go to the Etihad in April.

Viktor Gyokeres scored twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday

“All we can do is breathe down the neck of Arsenal and (continue) being there,” said the City boss. “Try if they go asleep, if they (make a mistake), to use it.”

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So what will the title race look like in a month’s time? Here’s how both team’s schedule compare...

Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures

Brentford (A) - February 12

Wolves (A) - February 18

Tottenham (A) - February 22

Chelsea (H) - March 1

Brighton (A) - March 4

Manchester City’s next five Premier League fixtures

Fulham (H) - February 11

Newcastle (H) – February 21

Leeds (A) – February 28

Nottingham Forest (H) – March 4

West Ham (A) March 14

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