Arsenal handed huge title boost as Man Utd batter Man City to leave big gap at the top

Manchester City travelled to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford as they looked to close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal have been handed a big title boost with Manchester City dropping points in the race to finish at the top of the table.

Pep Guardiola's men travelled to take on rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford looking to pick up all three points to put the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest.

They however fell to a shock 2-0 loss, thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. United thought that they had made it 3-0 through Mason Mount, but the goal was chalked off for offside.

After that goal went in, Sky Sports' pundit an commentator Gary Neville sent a clear title message to Arsenal by saying: "For Arsenal - that Premier League title is yours to go and grab."

The result means that Arsenal are remain six points ahead of City in second place, but have the chance to increase that lead to nine points when they are in action later today (Saturday).

The Gunners travel to the East Midland to take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Sean Dyche's men are just above the Premier League relegation zone.

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