By John Cross Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal made a “big step” in the title race despite surrendering pole position. Gunners boss Arteta praised his players for grinding out a goalless draw at the Etihad even though the stalemate allowed Liverpool to leapfrog them into first place. Arsenal were battered 4-1 at City last season but on Sunday they frustrated Pep Guardiola ’s men who failed to score in a Premier League home match for the first time since October 2021. Arteta viewed it as a valuable point in the three-horse title race and says they can take huge confidence from the result and the w…