Doku Sounds Warning to Arsenal: 'The Title Race Has Begun'

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku has issued a warning to Premier League leaders Arsenal, stating that the title race is now underway ahead of their highly anticipated matchup at the Etihad next weekend. Following City's convincing 3-0 victory over Chelsea, Doku expressed his confidence in his team's chances, emphasizing that their destiny is now in their own hands. With City moving six points behind Arsenal and having a game in hand, the pressure is mounting on the Gunners. Doku, who scored his first goal since November, believes that City's win over Chelsea has sent a strong message to Arsenal, and he is eager for the upcoming challenge. 'I have to believe in our chances,' Doku said. 'I think the title race is on. We have a crucial game coming up, and we need to recover well and look forward to it.' City's manager, Pep Guardiola, also shared his thoughts on the upcoming matchup, acknowledging that his team was once considered the underdog but is now gaining momentum. 'We were complete underdogs in the Carabao Cup final, but now it's a bit different,' Guardiola stated. With City's recent successes, including their win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final and a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool in the FA Cup, the team is growing in confidence and preparing for a intense battle against the Gunners.