Doku Declares Title Challenge as Man City Gains Ground on Arsenal

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku has issued a warning to Premier League leaders Arsenal, stating that the 'title race is on' ahead of their highly anticipated matchup at the Etihad next weekend. Following Arsenal's surprise home loss to Bournemouth, City capitalized with a convincing 3-0 win over Chelsea, narrowing the gap to six points with a game in hand. Doku, who scored his first goal since November, expressed his belief in City's chances, saying, 'I would be crazy if I didn't believe. I believe the race is on.' He acknowledged that the upcoming game against Arsenal will be crucial, adding, 'If we win, it's a big punch towards them. If we lose, it's in their hands and we have to wait for them to lose.' City manager Pep Guardiola also shared his thoughts, recalling how his team was considered an underdog ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal last month. Since then, City has enjoyed a string of impressive victories, including a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final and a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool in the FA Cup. Guardiola expressed his respect for Arsenal, stating, 'They have been the best team in this country, in Europe, so far. Beating Arsenal once is so difficult, imagine beating them twice in a few weeks.' With City's destiny now in their own hands, Doku and Guardiola are confident that their team can mount a serious title challenge.