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EPL 2016/17: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal - 5 Talking Points

Modified Dec 19, 2016 13:30 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: The Manchester City team celebrate after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — City players celebrate a well-deserved victory over fellow title contenders, Arsenal

#5 A race for the top four spots spices up

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) celebrates with Gael Clichy of Manchester City (C) after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Manchester City go second in the league table after a 2-1 win over the Gunners

A difference of six points separates the team at the second spot to the team that occupies the sixth position on the league table. Manchester City are second on the table with 36 points whereas rivals, Manchester United, are on 30 points after a 2-1 away win over Crystal Palace. Liverpool are on 34 points with a game in hand, while Spurs are level with the Reds after a last gasp 2-1 win over Burnley.

This was touted as the best title race of all time and it is living up to its expectations as the top six teams are in the running for achieving the top four spots in the league. Chelsea have done exceptionally well to go on a 11 game unbeaten run but the other wolves in the pack are not further behind as a mini league among the top six is underway in the Premier League.

Edited by Staff Editor