Premier League 2017/18: 5 Talking Points from gameweek 15

#1 Manchester United keep the title race alive

Jose Mourinho is the man in Manchester City's way of Premier League glory

Manchester City are playing, arguably, the best brand of football ever seen in this league and ultimately, are leading the rat race by eight points. But, if it wasn't for Jose Mourinho, the title would have already been wrapped and presented to Guardiola in the month of December.

Yes, Manchester United look like the only team capable of coming close to this City side and if possible, overtake them.

Their 3-1 win over Arsenal confirmed this fact with a seal! Going to the Emirates is not an easy task when the Gunners are on a good run. Going 2-0 up in 14 minutes in a big clash is even harder.

United managed that against possibly, every prediction. After Arsenal reduced the deficit to one after a fine goal, United restored the lead through another counter-attacking move.

A lot has been said about Arsenal's brilliant attacking play against Manchester United, with their 33 shots and David De Gea's inhuman 14 saves getting all the headlines. But at the end of the day, it was United who executed their basics right and delivered a clinical, and professional performance.

Coming back to the title race, next week's Manchester derby is now even more important after United's victory against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola can sense that a loss at Old Trafford will mean a way back in for United, for the title he desperately craves.

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho will be busy plotting a way to crack this City side and make the race to the crown Guardiola's toughest task till date.