It’s worth remembering that Arsenal took on Man City without Martin Odegaard, and yet they were just seconds away from victory.
The Gunners now have the quality and the confidence to play in a manner of ways. They don’t always need to blow their opponents away; they can also play ugly.
The Gunners ‘will feel like City’s equals now, and rightly so, having developed the aggressive streak that had been missing in the past two campaigns.’
That’s the sign of a championship contender, and Arsenal certainly have what it takes to win the title. And while City will obviously be tough opponents, they’re not invincible.