That is the truth, Arsenal will have to double up their games to stay on top if not the league since the gap between them and manchester city, and if their miss any of the lineup matches and Manchester City wins up to two matches ahead will result into the points being equal to that of Asernal, we can see how the took over the top position some time ago in this season.
The real test is closing Arsenal's winning trend this season. So it will be very difficult and at the same time provide a challenge for Arteta in controlling the game. Apart from that, Manchester City will focus more on the mentality of their players, not an easy thing to catch up with in the remaining matches and the Champions League schedule.
Facing Liverpool in the opening in April and having to keep picking up points is a tough burden. Pep Guardiola doesn't want the games they have until the end of the season to be bad results. Liverpool will try to block the move of Manchester City.
Well, because Arsenal are currently 8 points ahead of city. the pressure is even greater on City, especially when they will face Liverpool. which means, City will try to get full points in every game to reduce the difference in points from Arsenal. but not an easy matter, because Liverpool will not allow City to gain points over them. moreover, Klopp is also targeting his team to win in every game and lead Liverpool to finish in the top four of the Premier League standings. although on paper, the probability of Manchester City is higher than Liverpool. however, this fight looks like it will present a fierce battle.
On the contrary, this week Arsenal will face a team that is not really the favourite. I mean, lighter than the Manchester City vs Liverpool game. so, three points is the result that the Gunners must get against Leeds in the match later. apart from all that, at least the competition for the Premier League trophy is still very open for City, even though Arsenal are 8 points ahead. City still has a chance to overtake Arsenal's ranking with the remaining 11 matches until the end of the season. also, these two teams have 1 meeting match. in the end, it is the team that is the most consistent that deserves the title this season.