Liverpool and Man City receive Arsenal title boost ahead of Premier League meeting

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Liverpool and Manchester City received an unexpected title boost ahead of Sunday’s clash at the Etihad, with news that Arsenal dropped points on Saturday for just the third time this season in the Premier League. The Gunners drew 1-1 with Sunderland on Saturday, a result that ends their 10-game winning run in all competitions and provides an interesting subplot ahead of Liverpool’s trip to the Etihad.

Arsenal then staged a commendable second-half fightback, as Liverpool's and City's hopes looked set to be quashed. At then third time of asking, the striker converted from Ballard's flick-on to score Sunderland's second and ensure Arsenal dropped points for the first time since September.

The 2-2 draw means Mikel Arteta's side now holds a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League table and is eight clear of Liverpool. The Reds can reduce the gap on Sunday, as could City, the sides that sat second and third before this weekend's games and have collectively won the last eight Premier League titles.