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Arsenal's chance of winning the Premier League was left hanging by Southampton after playing a 3-3 draw at the Emirate Stadium on Friday night.
In their quest for the title, the Gunners dropped another two points. They are in a very precarious situation as a result of three draws against Liverpool, West Ham, and now Southampton.
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13:55 - 22.04.2023
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The midfielder did not have the best of games against Southampton.
Arsenal will face Manchester City on Wednesday with Gabriel Jesus and Zinchenko expected to face their former club. The striker has now made it clear that Wednesday’s title duel at Manchester City is a must-win if they are to lift the Trophy.
Draw not an option says Jesus
Given that Southampton and Arsenal drew 3-3 at home on Friday, a draw at the Etihad Stadium the following week would put Arsenal in a difficult position.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Jesus said, “Manchester City have two games in hand but if we want to be champions we have to go there to win the game - that is all.”
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The forward wants his teammates to stick together as they chase the Premier League title.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and two other players will also face their former teammates on Wednesday. Arteta was under Pep Guardiola, working as his assistant at Man City before moving to Arsenal to take up the managerial position.
Arsenal shows resilience says Arteta
Regardless of Arsenal’s performance on Friday night, Arteta believes his squad showed its ability to come back from a 3-1 deficit to draw with Southampton in the 88th minute.
Speaking after the game, Arteta said, “I cannot wait. These are the games you want to play. When everything is at stake you have to go there to win.
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12:29 - 22.04.2023
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Arteta was quick to express his pride at being associated with his current crop of players after the 3-3 draw with Southampton.
“This young team reacts in a way that is incredible, when it is against the odds, but the chances they created and the spirit they had... it was a joy to watch. The message is clear that I love them.
“We are down and they are more willing than anybody to win it. You can see that spirit and fight in the dressing room but it is clear we have to do things better defensively.”
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