“Man City may regret wasting opportunities against Burnley.”

Manchester City escaped Burnley with a narrow 1-0 victory, but does this result leave the champions in trouble in the title race? The analysis from former City defender Nedum Onuoha reveals an imminent threat for the citizens, especially with Arsenal lurking to capitalize on any slip-up.

In a match where Manchester City created an impressive 28 goal-scoring opportunities, their inability to convert more than one punishes Pep Guardiola’s side. Onuoha, a commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live, was emphatic: “Few Arsenal players would expect Burnley to get a result today, but if you’re a player or a fan of Arsenal, a 1-0 in favour of Burnley is acceptable.” The message is clear: Arsenal, who face Burnley in a few weeks, will not be as wasteful as City, especially with the added pressure of the title race.

This game is no longer the “title decider” many expected in April, Onuoha emphasizes. “Now, each team has five games left to play. If you do enough to win those games, the title could very well be Arsenal’s.” The former defender’s confidence is unwavering: Arsenal must believe in their abilities and seize this opportunity.

The lesson for Manchester City is clear: wasting so many chances against a team like Burnley can be fatal in such a tight race. This result could serve as a warning for the citizens, who will need to correct this inefficiency quickly to avoid seeing Arsenal gain ground in the lead.

In summary, the 1-0 victory against Burnley should not deceive the champions. The title race is hotter than ever, and efficiency in finishing could be the decisive factor for the success or failure of Manchester City in this final stretch of the Premier League.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.