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There will be a lot of noise surrounding Arsenal’s trophy credentials after this defeat, but they should not let the scars cut too deep.

This group of players had not played in a cup final together, but have now experienced the ebbs of flows that can happen in one. They started the better team, but City found a way to shift the momentum and continue building on that.

Momentum is going to be the key for the rest of Arsenal’s season, so they will appreciate the upcoming internationals as a clean break after this disappointment.

Returning to action in the FA Cup and Champions League before playing their next Premier League game will only heighten the need to bounce back with wins ahead of their trip to the Etihad on April 19.

Arsenal had not lost in their last six matches against City before today, but the way Guardiola’s players managed the game will give them extra belief ahead of that April meeting. Arsenal do not have the fear that former sides did when travelling to Manchester, but they will now know that game will be a showdown for who wins the Premier League title.