Arsenal's mean defence faces acid test to shut out Man City again

Manchester, United Kingdom: Arsenal s Premier League title ambitions face the ultimate test on Sunday when a relentless Erling Haaland aims to fire Ma...

Manchester, United Kingdom: Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions face the ultimate test on Sunday when a relentless Erling Haaland aims to fire Manchester City five points clear of the Gunners at the top of the table.

Mikel Arteta's men managed to stop City scoring twice last season, but still could not deny the English champions a record fourth consecutive Premier League title.

For the past two seasons Arsenal have finished second to Pep Guardiola's winning machine.

Many believe this is their season to end a 21-year wait to win the title since Arsene Wenger's "Invincibles" romped to glory without losing a game.

City remain their biggest obstacle, although the path could be cleared should the holders be hit by a points deduction for 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules by the end of the campaign.