The difference of 8 points from Manchester City is a distinct advantage for Arsenal, if Manchester City loses points against Liverpool, Arsenal will be even more difficult to catch. Guardiola has anticipated these calculations, he will continue to try to catch Arsenal to keep the chance of becoming champions. Manchester City, which is in its best form, will try to close the gap on Arsenal, a win must be won to keep the distance to 5 points.
These two teams have the opportunity to get away and get closer one another because in the rest of the season there are still burdens that must be completed. Manchester City and Arsenal also have a scheduled meeting that will probably determine whether Arsenal are really the favorites to win the title or maybe Manchester City will take it.
I tend to believe in Manchester City's good chances because after all Arsenal can still be expected to lose the other 1-2 match the rest of the season. As the team that has dominated the most titles in the last 5 seasons, Manchester City is my favourite, but this season's title race has been really intense between the two teams.