Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta cut a deflated figure after his side's 3-0 defeat to Brighton - and admitted it was tough to even consider the Premier League title race.
Mahrez in and Bernardo out as Man City fans choose starting XI vs Arsenal
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Riyad Mahrez gave Pep Guardiola plenty to think about with a wonderful hat-trick against Sheffield United on Saturday and Manchester City fans are backing him to start against Arsenal this evening.
City welcome Mikel Arteta's side to the Etihad for what looks set to be a defining night in the Premier League title race. The Blues are currently five points off their rivals but have two games in hand, knowing just a point this evening will keep the title in their hands.
Arsenal head north after three disappointing draws, including last Friday's dramatic 3-3 at home to Southampton. City have had a day's less rest but cruised past Sheffield United in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
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Mahrez was the star of that Wembley clash and City supporters have backed the Algerian to keep his place. Pep Guardiola had opted for Bernardo Silva in both of City's Champions League meetings with Bayern Munich, with the suggestion being he preferred the Portugal international for the biggest occasions.
But after Saturday's brilliant performance, Blues fans have urged Guardiola to stick with Mahrez and see his momentum carry through. That will likely be the only point of debate across the front three, with the decision unanimous that Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland complete the trio.
And supporters have gone for a tried and trusted trio in midfield as well, with Rodri marshalling the middle of the park while Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan roam further forward. They have all started at least 26 of City's 30 Premier League games, proof of Guardiola's trust in them.
City's only major injury concern comes in defence, with Nathan Ake out after suffering a hamstring injury
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