Doku Issues Warning to Arsenal: 'Title Race Is On'

Following Manchester City's convincing 3-0 win over Chelsea, Jeremy Doku has sent a strong message to league leaders Arsenal, stating that the title race is now officially underway. This comes ahead of the highly anticipated showdown between the two teams at the Etihad next weekend. City's victory, coupled with Arsenal's unexpected home loss to Bournemouth, has narrowed the gap at the top to six points, with City having a game in hand. Doku, who scored his first goal since November, expressed his belief in City's title chances, emphasizing that their destiny is now in their own hands. He warned Arsenal that City are ready for the challenge, saying, 'I believe the race is on. We have a big game now, and we're going to recover well and look forward to it.' City manager Pep Guardiola also shared his thoughts, recalling how his team was underestimated ahead of the Carabao Cup final last month. Since then, City have beaten Arsenal 2-0 in the final, thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup, and closed the gap at the top of the Premier League. Guardiola acknowledged Arsenal's quality and the difficulty of beating them, but expressed confidence in his team's growing strength and preparation.