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A more mature, tougher Arsenal travel to Manchester City ready to topple Premier League champions

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and his pace down the wing will be key if the Gunners are to trouble Manchester City in the Premier League on March 31. PHOTO: REUTERS
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LONDON – Another week, another potential title decider, and this time it’s Liverpool, having played their earlier home game against Brighton, who get to watch their rivals try and cut each other down to size.

If the orthodox thinking is that Manchester City will eventually hit top gear and sail away, as has been customary, then March 31 at the Etihad is Arsenal’s chance to shatter that narrative. 

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