Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterThere was little to separate Manchester City and Arsenal in Sundays tense, competitive Premier League title clash at the Etihad.City, in-form and with momentum in their favour, came out on top against an Arsenal side whose lead at the top has been cut to three points.But the general consensus was that the Gunners performed relatively well, even if they came up short and raised wider questions about their title credentials. You may like Mikel Arteta identifies why Arsenal crumbled against Manchester City 'Mikel is too smart. He won't get caught up in all that' Premier League winner's Arsenal mentality claim Mikel Arteta has more than the title on the line against Manchester City: he has his entire Arsenal legacy Deeney slams Arsenal playersGet VIP Arsenal tickets HERE with Seat Unique!: at track.webgains.comArsenal's premium Club Level tickets offer superb padded seating and access to the lounge two-and-a-half hours pre-match. The package includes four drinks, one food item, and a half-time complimentary drink. Guests also receive a �5 merchandise voucher and a complimentary Museum Tour, ensuring an elevated and comprehensive matchday experience for home supporters.View DealTroy Deeney did not think Arsenal deserved any credit for their performance, instead criticising several players for their displays."We talk about how great Manchester City are but you have to say Noni Madueke didnt turn up, Martin Zubimendi didnt turn up, Martin Odegaard didnt turn up, Cristhian Mosquera didnt turn up, Piero Hincapie didnt turn up, the former Watford striker told CBS Sports."And arguably, hes a friend of mine, Declan Rice didnt turn up. When Arsenal have this many players not turning up and putting in a level of performance in that you would expect, you have to question it, you have to question where they were."Deeney stopped short of claiming Arsenal lacked cojones, and even suggested Mikel Artetas team still have a good chance of winning the Premier League.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."These Premier League games have all become a bit more difficult for City and I still think theres a bit of a twist in this between Arsenal and Manchester City," he said.On Arsenal's upcoming fixtures he added: "Fulham, West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace : you would normally say job done, you know theyre going to win.But West Ham have a bit of form and theyre fighting for their lives. Fulham and Marco Silva have had this weird season where theyve not really done anything."City have some tough fixtures on paper, with trips to Everton and Bournemouth to come and a final day clash with Aston Villa at the Etihad.But Arsenals league run-in could be complicated by their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.If Arteta manages to get his side over the line in the Premier League, Deeney will no doubt be lauding the cojones of Declan Rice and co.TOPICSTroy DeeneyPremier LeagueCallum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
