'It's in our hands we're not depending on them's

CITY'S AKE STAYS COOL IN FIGHT WITH GUNNERS

- Mike Walters

NATHAN AKE tipped a tablespoon of reality on reminder that Arsenal's title dreams with a sobering Manchester City are in control of the race.

For all the Gunners' bluster after surviving their white knuckle ride in the north London derby, another Blue Moon will rise over English football unless City drop points in their last four games.

Defender Ake said: "It's so close and yet so far away. But we know if we win the next four, we are champions again."