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By Neil McLeman Mikel Arteta has revealed he is driven by the painful memory of last season’s defeat at Manchester City before returning to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. But the Arsenal boss insisted his Premier League leaders are “closer” to the defending champions this year. And the Basque claimed the Gunners this time have the “momentum” going back to his former club as Arsenal bid to shift the power base in English football. Last Easter Sunday saw the Gunners start a run of three consecutive draws at Anfield before losing 4-1 at the Etihad. Their title challenge effectively ended that day….

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