Arteta urges Arsenal to take next step in Man City showdown

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Arsenal have to show they are ready to topple Premier League champions Manchester City in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash between the title favourites, according to Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta. City have claimed an unprecedented four consecutive English top-flight titles, beating Arsenal into second place in each of the past two seasons.

Arteta’s men took four points from the two league meetings between the sides last season, but have not won at the Etihad Stadium since January 2015. “We go to the home of the champions.

The team that I think in Premier League history has been the most consistent ever, not only in terms of results but in terms of dominance and consistent top performances,” said Arteta at his pre-match press conference yesterday.

“This is the challenge, we have to go there and prove that again we’ve made another step and we can compete.” City have started the season in ominous fashion, winning their opening four Premier League games thanks to a remarkable nine goals from Erling Haaland.