Manchester City failure to achieve maximum results at the Etihad Stadium left Arsenal with an impressive record. Previously, Manchester City had always scored goals in 57 consecutive matches at the Etihad Stadium, but this fantastic record stopped when they faced Arsenal. Arsenal really showed their class in front of Manchester City, they managed to build a strong defense which made it difficult for Manchester City to break down their defense in this match. It was recorded that Manchester City was only able to get one shot on target out of a total of 12 attempts, a very bad figure for the defending champions.
Of course Liverpool greatly benefited from the draw achieved by their two rivals, the victory over Brighton made Liverpool return to the top of the standings. Liverpool will continue to maintain a safe position by getting full points in the next match. This season's competition is very competitive, meaning the top of the standings must always consistently maintain their performance every match so they have the opportunity to win the title at the end of the season.
Yes, Arsenal was great in that match and the formation that Arteta used in my opinion was a good formation and with the 4-3-3 formation that Arteta used, it certainly made it difficult for Manchester City to take an accurate kick because Arsenal's defense was strong and sturdy and with the presence of De Bruyne. but Arsenal's defensive strength is still difficult to break down and this proves that Arsenal is a strong team.
However, judging from Arsenal's first meeting this season with Manchester City, at that time Manchester City lost with a score of 1-0 and in this second meeting it was a real shame that Manchester City failed to win against Arsenal.
Yes, Liverpool was very lucky with the result of Manchester City's match against Arsenal with a score of 0-0, of course this made Liverpool happy to be at the top of the standings.
I think Liverpool has great potential to become champion as long as they consistently win because Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have compete 29 times.
Liverpool in the upcoming match will be against Sheff Utd. I think this match will have the potential to be won by Liverpool. but I think what will be an obstacle for Liverpool to win is Manchester United because in Liverpool's last match against Manchester United Liverpool lost with a score of 4-3 in the FA Cup.