Manchester City players want to send a message to the rest of the Premier League when they take on Arsenal at the weekend. Having returned to winning ways on Wednesday against RB Leipzig, City travel to the Emirates in their toughest assignment of the Premier League season so far.
Last weekend's defeat to Wolves cut their lead at the top of the table to a point, with Arsenal and Tottenham closely behind and just three points separating the top six.
Victory for City at Arsenal would put four points between the sides, with Rico Lewis explaining how the dressing room are keen to put down an early marker in the title race. ALSO READ: Phil Foden agrees with Pep Guardiola verdict on Rico Lewis and makes Man City academy point ALSO READ: Rico Lewis outlines his favourite position at Man City after midfield masterclass "It’s a way we can put a stamp on the season and really make sure the rest of the league knows we’re aiming to do the same as last season," Lewis said after his impressive performance at Leipzig.
After back-to-back defeats, Lewis said the reaction within the squad has been a positive one, and the Arsenal showdown will be another motivating factor among the players.