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Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and Howe

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Manchester City players celebrate after scoring in the English Premier League football match vs Liverpool at Anfield in  on February 8, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] 

Manchester City can ramp up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by cutting the gap at the top to just three points when they face Fulham on Wednesday, a day before the Gunners travel to in-form Brentford.

Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years, but City's dramatic late rally to beat Liverpool on Sunday could prove a turning point for Pep Guardiola's men.

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