By Alessandro Schiavone in Prague
While table toppers Arsenal 'bottled' a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at basement side Wolves 10 days ago, their Czech counterparts Slavia saw it out at rock-bottom side Dukla Praha yesterday.
A tap-in goal by Kusej and a Chory penalty was all the Prague giants needed to extend their lead at the top to ten points.
Both sides met back in November when the Gunners ran riot 3-0 courtesy of Saka and a Merino brace.
And while Slavia look in the driving seat to celebrate their sixth title in nine years, Arsenal need to dig deep to keep Man City at bay.
Arteta's men are five points above Pep's side but having played a game more and with Chelsea visiting tomorrow.
The Gunners have won their last three fixtures against the Blues and haven't lost to them since August 2021.
But the past only counts for so much.
One mistake and the ultimate price could be paid in this engrossing race for the Premier League crown.