James Olley, a senior writer for ESPN FC, reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has downplayed Manchester City’s recent form slump, labeling it as a “bump” and asserting their status as serious Premier League title contenders. Despite City’s winless run and potential 11-point gap behind leaders Liverpool, Arteta emphasizes the challenges of maintaining consistent performance in football. Arteta also expresses sympathy for Guardiola and the pressures of the industry, while remaining focused on the next game and addressing concerns about the fitness of Arsenal’s centre-back Gabriel MagalhĂŁes.
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