Arsenal told to dismiss Man City approach that thwarted Liverpool in title race

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballArsenal FCArsenal are still looking to get over the line for the first time in more than 20 years but lead the Premier League with Manchester City again attempting to chase them downJamie Carragher insists Arsenal need to shut out any noise that may come from Manchester City - which ultimately came to haunt Liverpool back in the 2019 title race.The Gunners have been the outstanding team thus far and hold a five point lead at the top of the Premier League. Despite their inconsistencies City are their closest challengers with Pep Guardiola seeking to wrestle back his crown.The team from the Etihad have won the title in six of the past eight years - and recently the team they have been overcoming has been Arsenal.

Liverpool finished second by a point six years ago before eventually getting over the line the following year.In that title race Carragher recalls how City referenced Liverpool's incredibly passionate desire to get over the line and end a long wait - a situation Arsenal face now - but that it eventually counted against them.He wrote in the Telegraph: "Arteta’s coaching acumen is in no doubt. City, especially, will play on that if they can.READ MORE: Arsenal's new transfer expert gets to work ahead of January windowREAD MORE: Ex-Arsenal star sold for £15m insists he would start over Declan Rice"During the title race in 2019, there were several choreographed remarks from the City camp suggesting Liverpool might “want it too much” and the anxiety of the supporters would make home games a hindrance more than a help.

Their last trophy was when they landed the FA Cup back in 2020.Arteta has claimed that his side are among Europe's elite, which is largely fair based on performances, but even he concedes they need the trophies to back that up.He claimed earlier this year: "In terms of performance, when we look at the last three years of the Premier League, we are the team that has scored the most points. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.