Mikel Arteta claimed he hoped that his Arsenal players didn't know of Manchester City 's loss because they "aren't allowed their phones" at half-time with the Gunners able to extend their advantage. Arsenal and City both played at the same time on Sunday, kicking off at 2pm, with Pep Guardiola 's side going down at Aston Villa for the third straight season. They went down to an early Matty Cash goal and couldn't recover in the Midlands. The north Londoners meanwhile downed Crystal Palace at the