EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal losing title to Man City on goals difference
Sport EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal losing title to Man City on goals difference Published on April 24, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has warned his players that there has to be “a balance” as they chase Manchester City in the Premier League. The Gunners were top of the table for 200 days, until back-to-back defeats against Bournemouth and City. They were now in second place, level with Pep Guardiola’s men on points and goals difference. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); However, City remain top, as they have scored more goals than Arsenal. Arteta, speaking to the media on Friday, said: “The goals for, goals against, it’s going to be a balance like it has all season. “That’s why the goal difference between the two teams [in the title race] is so small. “First of all, it’s very clear what we have to do to win the game, to earn the right and compete and the rest will come.” Don't Miss EPL:Silva delivers update on Iwobi’s injury status You may like EPL:Silva delivers update on Iwobi’s injury status EPL: Shearer predicts Arsenal vs Newcastle, Man Utd vs Brentford, other fixtures EPL: ‘Remind yourselves where you are’ – Patrick Vieira tells Arsenal players EPL: Perry Groves names player Mikel Arteta must drop from Arsenal lineup Ballon d’Or: Ian Wright names Arsenal player to win award EPL: Terry speaks on Chelsea selling best players, not playing European football next season