Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta. File
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Title-chasing Manchester City faces leader Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Troubled Chelsea desperately needs a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool is also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby.
Mikel Arteta’s side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title since 2004.
Published – April 18, 2026 03:45 am IST

