Mikel Arteta urged his Arsenal players to “focus on us” after a 5-1 hammering of bitter rivals Manchester City gave their title hopes a major boost. The Gunners produced a superb second-half performance to thrash the champions in a fixture that has become one of the Premier League’s spiciest grudge matches.

Having failed to make an attacking signing so far in this transfer window, Mikel Arteta is already planning for the summer transfer window. The Gunners won 5-1 against Premier League champions Manchester City and warned league leaders Liverpool that they are going to fight for the title till the end of the season.