Spanish media lay into Arsenal as new fears emerge after Man City setback

Spanish media lay into Arsenal as new fears emerge after Man City setback Arsenal's recent performances have been picked apart by Spanish mediaCommentsSportJake Bayliss Senior Sports Writer, Maria Ortega Foreign Content Specialist and Mark Whiley Sports Writer10:00, 21 Apr 2026Updated 10:01, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMikel Arteta's side are in danger of throwing the title away against(Image: Alex Livesey - Danehouse, Getty Images)Spanish media reckon Atletico Madrid could take advantage of Arsenal's dip in form and crush their Champions League ambitions. With the sides due to meet in the semi-finals, Diego Simeone's team have been tipped to compound the Gunners' troubles.‌Arsenal had their Premier League lead cut to just three points following their 2-1 loss to title rivals Manchester City on Sunday. The result handed the momentum to City, who could draw level on points with a victory over Burnley on Wednesday.‌It was Arsenal's fourth loss in six matches across all competitions. The Champions League quarter-final ties against Sporting CP was an exception, with their 1-0 aggregate triumph securing a semi-final meeting with Atletico.‌While Mikel Arteta attempts to rally his squad in the title race, Atletico's main objective is reaching the Champions League final and will be heartened by the Gunners' decline. COPE pundit Guille Uzquiano has claimed that Arsenal are displaying worrying signs at a crucial stage of the campaign.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageUzquiano said on Tiempo de Juego: "I don't think this City side is reminiscent of those from Guardiola's best years, but they are certainly in better form than Arsenal. They are regressing as the season goes on."‌READ MORE: Richard Keys makes bold Mikel Arteta claim if Arsenal blow title - 'I'm deadly serious'READ MORE: Nico O'Reilly issues Arsenal challenge to Man City team-mates as Ho...