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Petr Cech: City clash was a six-pointer

Arsenal created a four-point gap over third-placed Manchester City after a 2-1 win at the Emirates on Monday.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the team's win against fellow Premier League title contenders Manchester City was a "six-pointer."

Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud scored the goals in a 2-1 win at the Emirates on Monday, which moved Arsenal four points clear of third-placed City in the standings, while also keeping the Londoners two points Leicester City.

Cech was unable to keep a clean sheet as Yaya Toure struck a late consolation, but the Czech Republic international lauded Arsenal's performance in the victory.