Arsenal's Arteta Says 'Premier League Starts Again' After 2-1 Loss to Man City

Arsenal suffered a crushing 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday in what many see as a pivotal moment in the Premier League title race. The loss dealt a serious blow to Arsenal's championship hopes with only five games remaining in the season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tried to stay positive after the match. He told reporters that "the Premier League starts again" and insisted his team still believes they can win the title. However, he also admitted that Arsenal had "lost an opportunity" in the title race.

The defeat highlights the intense pressure both teams face as they battle for England's top prize. Arteta has spoken before about how losses to Manchester City affect him deeply. After a previous defeat to City in the Carabao Cup final, he said the loss felt like "a ball of poison" in his stomach.

Arsenal now faces the challenge of regaining momentum and initiative in the title race. The team must reset mentally and tactically as they prepare for the final stretch of what has been a grueling season.