Arsenal have been warned that only a Manchester City-esque run could help them catch up with Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
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Arsenal told to replicate Man CityDropped points against Brighton on SaturdayFive points behind LiverpoolFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Arsenal dropped points in a 1-1 draw at Brighton despite going ahead early on. Ethan Nwaneri handed the Gunners the lead in the 16th minute but Joao Pedro's equaliser just past the hour mark from the penalty spot allowed the Seagulls to snatch away a point from the north London club.
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The draw at the Amex Stadium further complicated Arsenal's path to the Premier League title. They are now five points behind Liverpool but have played two matches more than the league leaders. After the game, former Reds star Jamie Redknapp felt that the only way Mikel Arteta's side could still win the league was if they replicated the usual second-half form of Manchester City, who tend to rip off long winning streaks to claim glory.
WHAT JAMIE REDKNAPP SAID
Speaking on , Redknapp said: "The title race, Liverpool if they win tomorrow go eight points clear with a game in hand. I said before the game there'll be twists and turns but if Arsenal keep performing like this there won't be twists and turns.
"They were poor tonight. Second half just one shot on target. Draws are costing them. If you want to win the title you got to go out and put pressure on Liverpool That was a really poor night for them. Lack of quality, lack of guile."
He added: "Arsenal have got to go on a Man City-type of run to win the title. They've got to look at what Man City have done last couple of years where they've hunted them down and chased them. Every time Man City got three points and put the pressure on Arsenal. But can Arsenal do it?"
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Arteta's side will be back in action on Tuesday as they take on Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash at the Emirates Stadium.