The champions have extended their unbeaten streak and remain poised to clinch a fourth successive title, despite still trailing Arsenal, in a feat that would outdo Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United
For as much as thrashing Spurs in the north London derby would have sent a message in the title race, holding onto a 3-2 win away from home bring out something more in Mikel Arteta’s side
Pep Guardiola has a major new fitness concern to deal with during title run-in