Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal sack verdict after Man City deliver title blow

Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal sack verdict after Man City deliver title blowArsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a blow as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Bryan Robson warning Mikel Arteta could face mounting pressureCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator09:01, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPressure is mounting on Mikel Arteta as they face losing out on the Premier League after defeat to Manchester City.(Image: Getty Images)Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is facing mounting pressure on his position following their 2-1 loss to Manchester City. The Gunners' advantage at the top of the Premier League was trimmed to just three points – with City also holding a game in hand – as their barren domestic run showed no signs of ending.‌Erling Haaland continued to haunt the north London side, netting with 20 minutes remaining to secure a vital three points in the top-of-the-table showdown. Kai Havertz levelled shortly after Rayan Cherki's opener at the Etihad Stadium, though the German squandered a golden chance late on, steering his header over the bar.‌The defeat left Arsenal's lead at the summit at just three points, and a victory for City at Burnley on Wednesday would see Pep Guardiola's men reclaim top spot for the first time since mid-August.‌READ MORE: Pep Guardiola's on-pitch gesture after Man City beat Arsenal before 'I will cry' confessionREAD MORE: Gary Neville claims Arsenal 'hampered enormously' by two Mikel Arteta selection callsIn a matter of weeks, Arsenal's pursuit of a quadruple is at risk after defeat in the Carabao Cup final, their FA Cup exit and a blow to their title aspirations, while a Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid looms.Former Premier League manager Robson – who had spells in charge of Middlesbrough and West Brom – told Bet St George: "The way that Arsenal built the squad...