Former Newcastle United forward Alan Shearer has assessed Arsenal's nearest rivals for the Premier League title following another dramatic weekend in the top flight

Alan Shearer believes that Manchester City are Arsenal's closest challengers for the Premier League title - despite Gary Lineker's call for second-place Chelsea to be in with a shout.

Mikel Arteta's side moved six points clear at the top of the table with a 4-1 thrashing against Tottenham in the North London Derby on Sunday. The Gunners ran riot at the Emirates Stadium, with Leandro Trossard scoring the opener before Eberechi Eze fired home a memorable hat-trick.

They capitalised on Manchester City losing at Newcastle United on Saturday, meaning the Gunners sit seven ahead of Pep Guardiola's side and six in front

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