The tide of the Premier League title race had already begun to turn when, Wednesday, in the second half of a pivotal clash between its two chief contestants, a big blue wave crashed down on the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal made mistakes. Manchester City capitalized. The serial champions, off-field baggage and all, swept their way to a 3-1 victory, and to the top of the EPL title race. Pep Guardiola pumped his fists. Mikel Arteta stomped his foot in frustration.
But the Cityzens did not win the title.