Mikel Arteta has a secret weapon in Premier League title race against Man City – opinion

As Arsenal enter the grueling second half of the 2025-26 campaign, they find themselves in a familiar yet precarious position, perched at the top of the Premier League table, but with the shadows of Manchester City and Aston Villa looming large.

While summer signing Viktor Gyökeres has commanded the headlines, the impending return of Kai Havertz from a long-term knee injury may ultimately be the catalyst that secures the title for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Gyökeres has struggled to adapt...