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Man City next five fixtures compared with Arsenal in tight Premier League title race

Manchester City narrowed Arsenal's lead to two points with a 2-1 win over Newcastle, increasing pressure ahead of their crucial League Cup final at Wembley.

  • On Saturday, Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 to cut the gap to Arsenal to two points before their League/Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
  • Arsenal responded in the North London derby with a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with Eberechi Eze scoring at 31 and 61 minutes and Viktor Gyokeres also scoring.
  • Pep Guardiola praised the Etihad crowd, saying `Today we had the best crowd of the year`, while Erling Haaland was left flat on his back amid second-half pressure on Saturday night.
  • The upcoming Wembley final doubles as a psychological test before the March international break, while Manchester City will fancy their chances of picking up more wins over the coming weeks to pressure Arsenal.
  • Both sides navigate FA Cup and league fixtures in the coming weeks, with Manchester City fixtures including Leeds at Elland Road next Saturday and Nottingham Forest midweek before the Carabao Cup final on March 22.
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SOFOOT.com broke the news in on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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