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Arsenal's crunch clash with Man City is 'MAKE or BREAK' for their Premier League title dream, believes ex-Gunners star Paul Merson - and he is backing Pep Guardiola's side to win because hosts are 'so open at the back'

Paul Merson has described Arsenal's clash with Manchester City on Wednesday as 'make or break'.

Manchester City host Aston Villa on Sunday bidding to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to three points after Mikel Arteta's side drew 1-1 with Brentford on Saturday.

If City first beat Villa and then win at Arsenal on Wednesday they will go top of the league - albeit having played a game more than the hosts.

'It's a hard game coming up now. A big game Wednesday night. If you want to win Premier League titles, any league title, it's how you bounce back,' Merson told Sky Sports.