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Arsenal need Manchester City to get points deducted, their win over Liverpool is a worrying sign

Mikel Arteta will have looked on today and wondered just how close to or above his current Arsenal team are to this new-look Manchester City…

By Lee Connor · Arsenal Insider

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:03 PM

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Lee Connor argues Arsenal likely need Manchester City to receive a points deduction to win the Premier League.
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield to maintain a perfect six-game winning streak to start the season.
City have scored 16 goals and conceded five across their first six Premier League fixtures.

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Lee Connor argues that Arsenal may rely on Manchester City receiving a points deduction to win the Premier League title following City's dominant form. Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield to maintain a perfect record of six wins from six matches to start the league campaign.

While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has led his side to positive results, Connor believes City look unstoppable after scoring 16 goals and conceding only five. The writer suggests that off-field disciplinary charges resulting in a points penalty could be the Gunners' main path to finishing ahead of the reigning champions.

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