Doku: Title Race Heating Up Ahead of Arsenal Clash

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku has sent a warning to league leaders Arsenal, stating that the 'title race is on' after his team's 3-0 win at Chelsea. City capitalized on Arsenal's loss to Bournemouth, moving six points off the top with a game in hand. Doku, who scored his first goal since November, expressed his confidence in City's chances, saying, 'I would be crazy if I didn't believe. I believe the race is on.' He also acknowledged the unpredictability of the Premier League, citing Arsenal's unexpected loss. City manager Pep Guardiola also weighed in, recalling how his team was considered an underdog ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal last month. Since then, City have gone on to win the Cup, defeat Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup, and close the gap at the top of the league. Guardiola expressed his respect for Arsenal, saying, '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 growing in strength and freshness after being eliminated from the Champions League, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown between the two teams next weekend.