They ought to recognize the reality of their situation. Given their inconsistent and shambolic performances, it is unrealistic for anyone to expect Manchester City to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title, let alone win it. The only thing they can fight for right now is top 4 finish.
Manchester City already knows that they’ve lost track of the premier league title now and they should have by now not putting it in consideration because even their current form can’t win them the league title anymore. The league leaders, Liverpool are in a very good form that even the second place has no chance on them to replace them in that position. A top four spot is what is more imminent for them to fight for and not the premier league title.
Second place is what Arsenal is good at. Given their inconsistent performances this season, I think it will be challenging to maintain the second position to the end of the season. Liverpool look well positioned to claim the EPL title this season.
Arsenal inconsistent form may cause them to even lose the second place to another team because the first place is already out of reach to them in my own opinion. The nature of the premier league competition requires all teams in the competition to be consistent and try to maintain their form to finish in a good position. Arsenal should not joke on this now, or else they’ll also lose the second place to another team in the race.