Erling Haaland identifies Arsenal continuity as challenge for Manchester City

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland suggests that Arsenal holds a structural advantage in the current Premier League title race. Haaland cites the extended time Mikel Arteta has spent with his squad as a primary reason for the club's stability, comparing it to the cohesion Manchester City experienced when he first arrived. Despite the assessment, Manchester City has secured nine points from its first three league matches, including a 1-0 victory over Coventry City. Haaland characterized Manchester City as being in a rebuilding phase while praising the club's recent transfer window recruitment. Arsenal enters its match against Chelsea on Sunday at the Emirates aiming to remain level on points with the league leaders. The outcome of that fixture will determine how closely the club tracks Manchester City in the early standings.

• 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Haaland admits Arsenal have an advantage over Man City in title race