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Per Mertesacker urges Arsenal to prove title credentials against Premier League minnows
PER MERTESACKER has warned Arsenal that they now have to prove their title credentials by not slipping up against the Premier League “minnows.”
Per Mertesacker celebrates after Arsenal beat Manchester City
The Gunners took a huge step towards their first league title since 2004 on Monday night when they beat fellow challengers Manchester City 2-1 at the Emirates.
It was Arsenal’s third win on the bounce, and they showed a new found resilience as City pressed in the later stages.
Arsene Wenger’s team now face winnable looking holiday games against Southampton on Boxing Day, Bournemouth and Newcastle. Only two points behind current leaders Leicester today, Arsenal now have a golden chance to overhaul Claudio Ranieri’s team.