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• How Man City stole a march on Arsenal in title showdown: Chairman's training ground visit, what Pep Guardiola told his players and the two stars proving crucial off the field, writes JACK GAUGHAN20 April 2026, 1:00 am
  Doing things a bit differently, in the hope of provoking a response, is not exclusive to Mikel Arteta. There were no fires at Manchester City's sprawling campus on Saturday evening.
  
• Why Gabriel's brain fade could prove to be the defining image of Arsenal's campaign, the alarming stat for Mikel Arteta - and the star who should lead the line in title run-in, writes ISAAN KHAN20 April 2026, 1:00 am
  Whether the Gunners are 'bottling' it or not, there is little doubt that the pressure of a Premier League title race has got to them. It has spilled over and scalded Arteta's men.
  
• Revealed: Declan Rice's defiant three-word message to Arsenal team-mate after Man City took charge of the title race with victory over the Gunners19 April 2026, 10:04 pm
  Pep Guardiola's men took charge of the race for the Premier League crown as their 2-1 win in a dramatic clash at the Etihad cut the gap to three points.
  
• Liverpool star delivers brutal dig at Everton after his side's last-gasp Merseyside derby win as he reveals row with fans19 April 2026, 10:02 pm
  It looked as though the points would be shared in the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Virgil van Dijk's late header ensured Liverpool would leave victorious.
  
• Awkward end to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe's podcast revealed after shock split19 April 2026, 10:02 pm
  The sporting power couple, who had been dating for nearly a decade, announced on Friday that their relationship is over, calling into question the future of their popular podcast, 'A Touch More,'
  
• Sky Sports presenter is forced to apologise after Erling Haaland's X-rated comment in live post-match interview after Man City's crucial win over Arsenal19 April 2026, 10:01 pm
  Haaland was the man of the moment at the Etihad on Sunday after he netted the winner for his City side in a crunch game against Arsenal, with the Norwegian and Co beating their title rivals 2-1.
  
• Patrick Vieira pinpoints the key decision Mikel Arteta got WRONG in Arsenal's crucial Man City defeat19 April 2026, 9:59 pm
  The Gunners did battle with their title rivals City at the Etihad in a game that could go a long way to deciding the Premier League title, with City winning what was a thrilling match 2-1.
  
• 'Do you want the plaudits or the points?': Roy Keane clashes with Micah Richards and Gary Neville over Arsenal's display at Man City as he laughs off claims Gunners can be 'proud' despite defeat19 April 2026, 9:50 pm
  Keane and Co watched on for Sky Sports at the Etihad on Sunday as Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scored to ensure City moved to within three points of the Gunners in the title race.
  
• 'We won't fear Celtic,' says Dunfermline boss Neil Lennon as he relishes emotional reunion with mentor Martin O'Neill19 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  Dunfermline boss Neil Lennon insists his team will be fearless when they take on Celtic in next month's Scottish Cup final.
  
• US soccer great Carli Lloyd pregnant again at 43 after IVF battle and infertility fears19 April 2026, 9:26 pm
  Taking to her Instagram on Saturday afternoon, the 43-year-old confirmed the news with an emotional statement and heartfelt series of pictures alongside her husband.
  
• Manchester City vs Arsenal - Premier League RECAP: Latest score and updates as Guardiola's men seize control of the title race19 April 2026, 9:04 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester City hosted Arsenal in the Premier League.
  
• Arsenal failed to break free from the psychological power Man City hold over them... Pep Guardiola's men have almost reeled in the Gunners and they must now be favourites for the title, writes OLIVER HOLT19 April 2026, 8:29 pm
  This game was about the might of Manchester City and the psychological power they hold over Arsenal. It was about Arsenal's attempts to break free of those bonds.
  
• We are ALIVE! Pep Guardiola hails his Man City stars as they strike potentially decisive blow in Premier League title race - as Erling Haaland claims Arsenal defender Gabriel deserved to be sent off for headbutt19 April 2026, 8:17 pm
  City can now go top of the Premier League on goal difference by beating Burnley on Wednesday night.
  
• Forgotten former Arsenal star meets King Charles after becoming the world's RICHEST footballer - and 10 times wealthier than Cristiano Ronaldo - by building biochemicals empire19 April 2026, 7:39 pm
  The star, who also represented Marseille, AC Milan, Crystal Palace and Getafe before retiring in 2019, has generated significant wealth since he closed the curtain on his career.
  
• Man City 2-1 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Which 'genius' is the heartbeat of his team? Who was 'monstrous' in the second-half? And whose 'erratic' efforts cost his side?19 April 2026, 7:32 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN AND ISAAN KHAN AT THE ETIHAD: With the Gunners six points clear at the top of the table, City needed a win to put them in charge in the title race, and they got just that.