<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/epl-arsenal-fightback-sinks-spurs-to-ignite-title-bid-23465643" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Arsenal</a> goalkeeper David Raya believes his title-chasing side can catch Liverpool after closing the gap on the Premier League leaders.
Mikel Arteta&rsquo;s second-placed side moved within four points of Liverpool thanks to their stirring fightback in Wednesday&rsquo;s 2-1 win against arch-rivals Tottenham.&nbsp;
Trailing to Son Heung-min&rsquo;s early opener, the Gunners drew level through Dominic Solanke&rsquo;s own goal before Leandro Trossard fired the winner on the stroke of half-time.&nbsp;
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It was a much-needed victory for Arsenal, who had gone three games without one in all competitions, a frustrating streak that included an FA Cup third round exit against 10-man <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/havertz-family-hurt-by-trolls-23464943" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Manchester United</a> and a League Cup semi-final first leg loss to Newcastle.
Liverpool are still title favourites as they hold a game in hand over Arsenal, but Raya is optimistic the north Londoners are capable of reeling in the leaders.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Yes, of course. In football, everything can happen,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Three weeks ago, people were saying that Liverpool had the title in their hands. But it is just football and everything changes in two, three matches.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have to focus on ourselves, try and win every game. We don&rsquo;t want to think too far ahead because that will play badly against us. We have to live in the present.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Manager Mikel Arteta also shared Raya&rsquo;s optimism. He believes his team have what it takes to track down the Anfield club. &ldquo;Yeah we are [in the title race]. There is so much to play for,&rdquo; he said.
The Spaniard, whose side face another stern test against Aston Villa on Saturday, was relieved to see his players show the hunger they will need to overhaul Liverpool.
&ldquo;We were sensational. It was a big test after two games and not getting rewarded,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;To play the biggest game of the season for us, it was a test of attitude, what we are made of, the courage we have. From minute one, we fully deserved to win,&rdquo; he added.
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Goalkeeper David Raya believes Arsenal are very much in the title race after 2-1 win over Spurs takes them to second spot in points table; Liverpool on top

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