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Arsenal have lost top spot and see their Premier League title bid hanging by a thread...

Following a run of three wins in seven Premier League games that leaves them trailing leaders Chelsea by nine points, Arsenal’s title tilt is hanging by a thread.

Arsene Wenger's side led the Premier League table on December 10, having beaten Stoke City at the Emirates, but now sit well-adrift of their title rivals heading into the Christmas schedule.

Here, Sportsmail examines the issues behind their rough patch.

Arsenal have endured a tough run which has seen them lose top spot in the Premier League
Arsenal have endured a tough run which has seen them lose top spot in the Premier League
The Gunners now sit nine points behind leaders Chelsea after losing 2-1 at Manchester City
The Gunners now sit nine points behind leaders Chelsea after losing 2-1 at Manchester City
Manager Arsene Wenger sees his side's title chances hanging by a thread after a tough run
Manager Arsene Wenger sees his side's title chances hanging by a thread after a tough run

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