Richard Jolly: Trip to City has become the game Mikel Arteta’s Gunners can’t afford to lose
Arsenal revolution is clearly taking shape but this Etihad duel could still derail their title hopes
Mikel Arteta is the former Pep Guardiola sidekick whose revolution can look decidedly pragmatic.
To be the best, you have to beat the best. It is a familiar theory. It appears to be underpinning Arsenal’s planning, their strategy for the season. Or, even when the best are unbeatable, at least draw 1-1 with them.
The fact Arsenal topped the table for 248 days has been relegated to a sub-plot in last season’s tale of Manchester City’s treble.
