Arsenal will visit Manchester City headquarters in Week 33, before the Big Match starts, Arsenal will be challenged by West Ham and Southampton first. Arsenal players had to fight hard in these two matches to get full points while at the same time forming the mentality of the players when the match against Manchester City arrived.
If Manchester City manages to maintain the momentum with a win + positive result against Arsenal at the Etihad stadium, Manchester City has a big chance of taking first place from Arsenal. There is no more time to play around for Arsenal in the remaining 8 matches, they must consider all of these matches as final matches that must be won to win a trophy this season.
having already drawn against Liverpool. there is no reason not to win against West ham and Southampton. because 3 matches after that could be quite difficult for Arsenal. against City, Chelsea, and Newcastle. the game is still a draw. Arsenal could have been shocked and even lost to them. and to keep points and distance from City. it is important for Arsenal to get full points from opponents who are considered quite easy for them to beat.