Arsenal gain massive Premier League title boost and Mikel Arteta knows how to widen the gap more

Arsenal moved six points clear in the Premier League title race following Manchester City's defeat against Nottingham Forest. Mikel Arteta's side secured a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of a goal from captain Martin Odegaard, who scored after linking up with Noni Madueke. Despite generating 21 shots, the Gunners faced questions regarding their attacking efficiency against low-block defenses.

Arteta acknowledged that Arsenal must become more pragmatic and improve timing to avoid frequent offsides, with Kai Havertz caught offside 15 times this season. Writer Tom Canton argues that Arsenal's title prospects are promising despite narrow margins, especially with an upcoming favorable schedule that keeps the club inside London until mid-January following a trip to St. James' Park.