Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta not thinking about Man Citys lead after derby draw

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta brushed off talk of Manchester Citys growing lead at the Premier League summit, but did admit injuries were already starting to test his squad.The Gunners were pegged back twice by rivals Tottenham on Dallas Goedert Jersey Sunday and dropped points again following an entertaining 2-2 derby draw.It left Arsenal already four points off City, who are perfect after six fixtures, with the memory of Pep Guardiolas side being able to overturn an eight-point deficit in April to clinch title succe s last season still fresh at the Emirates.Guardiolas City visit north London on October 8 but Arteta, when asked about the current points deficit, insisted: Were not thinking about this. We have a game every three days, we try to win our games.We tried to win our game again and we didnt manage it for very obvious reasons. Thats it and we have to improve.Declan Rice added to Arsenals growing injury list when he was forced off at half-time with a back problem.It makes the England international an early doubt for Wednesdays Carabao Cup tie at Brentford, although the ex-West Ham midfielder would likely have been rested in west London anyway.He had some discomfort in his back. He was telling us during the first half that he was uncomfortable, Arteta said of Rice.When we a se Miles Sanders Jersey sed him at half-time, he could not continue so we had to change him.We have to a se s him. Its strange that a player like him asked to come off because he was uncomfortable. Hopefully not (long-term), but lets see.Arsenal were light of attacking options against Tottenham after Leandro Tro sard suffered a muscle problem in the midweek thrashing of PSV Eindhoven and Gabriel Martinelli was absent after picking up a hamstring injury at Everton.With Jurrien Timber (knee) out long-term and Thomas Partey sidelined for weeks with a groin i sue, Artetas team are being stretched with cup competitions to juggle alongside league commitments.It (injuries) was already a test because we mi sed five big players (for Tottenham), but its what we have, Arteta said.As well, it gives opportunities to Jason Kelce Jersey the other ones. We have a game every three days and thats the level we have to show, so go for it.Fifth-placed Arsenal remain level on points with Tottenham after this draw and, while Arteta praised Ange Postecoglous team, he was reluctant to list them as title contenders.I think they are a really good side, he acknowledged.They are really well coached. You can feel the spirit in the team, the energy in them, but I think six games is too early for everybody to discu s where well (all) be.
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