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Michael Owen makes Man City title admission following stunning Arsenal victory
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Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen believes Manchester City have "got one hand" on the Premier League title following their 4-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening.
City moved to within two points of the Gunners at the summit with a blistering performance under the lights, secured thanks to goals from Kevin De Bruyne (2), John Stones and Erling Haaland. The Blues found themselves 2-0 up by half-time, thanks to De Bruyne's first goal of the contest and an excellent header from Stones.
De Bruyne then grabbed his second and City's third nine minutes into the second half before Arsenal netted a late consolation goal through defender Rob Holding. Haaland, who had grabbed the assists for both of De Bruyne's goals, then got himself in on the act in stoppage time, firing home a typically instinctive finish for his 49th goal of the campaign.
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City are now hot on Arsenal's heels at the top of the table, just two points behind them and with two games in hand, meaning they are now the firm favourites to win the title and retain their crown. And for former England ace Owen, he believes the job is as good as done for Pep Guardiola's troops.
"City have got one hand on the trophy," Owen told Premier League productions. "Arsenal have had a very good season but maybe [it's] a step too far to beat this well-oiled Man City machine.
"They're so good to watch and it's another step on the road to maybe the treble this season."
City, who have now won each of their last seven league matches, will reclaim top spot for the first time since beating Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on February 18 if they beat Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. The
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