Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes tomorrow’s derby against Manchester City will not decide the Premier League title.And as much we would like to share his views, it’s a bit difficult to think that way, because there are basically two roads for the Gunners from Etihad Stadium – if they win, they’ll be eight points clear of the Cityzens, who have two games in hand, and if they lose or draw, their title hopes would practically vanish.Pep’s call ahead of the ELP decider: “We need the Etihad to be full three hours before kick-off”Anyhow, we’re not Arteta, just journalists, and he’s the one that takes all credit and responsibility for the results of the red and whites. The Gunners have drawn three league matches in succession, and ahead of the match of the season, the momentum is definitely not on their side.Kolo feels Arsenal will struggle: “Momentum is everything – and it’s with Manchester City””We knew we had to go to Etihad, it will be difficult, but will it decide the season? No,” Arteta said on Tuesday.”The belief is there. I look at how the players reacted after Southampton, they defend each other in every moment. We really want it and we are again going to show it tomorrow night.”But it has to be perfect because that is what is demanded at this time in the season.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7208817##Arsenal, who last won the Premier League in 2004, drew 3-3 against bottom-placed Southampton on Friday, after squandering two-goal leads against both West Ham and Liverpool.”If we win tomorrow, we have not won the league. It will probably shift the percentage, but five games in this league is very tricky still,” Arteta said.”We knew from the beginning City, and Liverpool were the teams to beat. What they have done for the last six to seven years, they deserve credit. We wanted to close the gap, and now we are toe to toe.”Make sure you’re with Mozzart Sport Kenya on Wednesday night for unrivalled coverage of the big game – match preview, live coverage, players ratings and all you need to know!PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 33Tuesday21.30: (2.50) Wolverhampton (3.20) Crystal Palace (3.20)21.45: (1.85) Aston Villa (3.50) Fulham (4.40)22.00: (2.45) Leeds (3.50) Leicester (3.00)Wednesday21.30: (5.90) Nott.Forest (4.00) Brighton (1.58)21.45: (4.20) West Ham (3.60) Liverpool (1.95)21.45: (1.70) Chelsea (3.60) Brentford (5.30)22.00: (1.60) Man.City (4.10) Arsenal (6.25)Thursday21.45: (5.10) Everton (3.60) Newcastle (1.80)21.45: (2.35) Southampton (3.40) Bournemouth (3.25)22.15: (3.00) Tottenham (3.50) Man.Utd. (2.45)***odds are subject to change
