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Mikel Arteta insists that Manchester City's recent struggles have NOT crossed his mind, as the Arsenal boss admits the Premier League title charge will be a 'marathon' for the Gunners

Mikel Arteta claims Manchester City’s recent dip in performance in the Premier League has not crossed his mind as Arsenal sit top of the league.

City have dropped six points in their last three league matches — against Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea — and have not yet hit top gear.

But the Gunners boss has only one focus with their club leading the way by two points.

Ahead of their match against Luton tomorrow evening, he said: ‘I don’t think about that.