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Arsenal have avoided the midwinter wobble that derailed previous races and have increased the gap at the top to six points. This is the biggest cushion Mikel Arteta’s side have had at this stage of the season, tightening the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s men in the title race.
There is still plenty of work to be done, however. Manchester City and Aston Villa slipped up against Manchester United and Everton respectively but they remain in close pursuit, both trailing Arsenal by seven points.
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