Manchester City produced a scintillating performance to comprehensively beat Arsenal for the second time in five days and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points.
With just 10 games remaining, City needs five victories to clinch the title.
"We are close. It's in our hands, we can't deny it," manager Pep Guardiola said.
"These are the last steps to be champions. You keep going until the end."
After beating the Gunners 3-0 in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, City dominated in a toxic atmosphere at a half-full Emirates Stadium.
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