‌Arteta's side have a six point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table. Arsenal are now the bookies favourites to claim the club's first league title since 2004. And with Arsenal finding themselves in pole position, Rooney reckons there can be no excuses if Arteta's side don't get the job done. So if they don't win it this year, then I think there'll be pressure on Arteta, definitely for sure." Had City lost last weekend, they would have trailed Arsenal by nine points instead of six.

Source: Daily Mirror February 09, 2026 17:20 UTC