Arsenal's title challenge hinges on Eddie Nketiah and unlocking Man City's worst-kept secret

Arsenal 's title challenge hinges on Eddie Nketiah and unlocking Man City 's worst-kept secretOnly weeks ago, Stokes had come out of ODI retirement for big moments like this. Set 230 to win on a tricky Lucknow pitch, the stage was set forInstead, after being tied down by the India attack, he attempted an ugly heave through the off-side and was bowled by Mohammed Shami.

But a collapse from 30 without loss to 39 for four in the chase put paid to any hopes of a redemptive win. They would have been four down shortly afterwards had Rohit Sharma not successfully reviewed an lbw decision on 33 given against him facing Mark Wood. India’s captain went on to score 87 but England, with the spin of Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid going for a combined two for 72 from their 18 overs, kept the hosts to what looked a manageable 229 for eight after 50.

Unable to summon up any of the stardust he sprinkled on that most memorable of occasions, Stokes looked as spent and devoid of belief as the rest of his team-mates. It has been some transformation from second favourites for this World Cup to battling it out for the wooden spoon with the Netherlands and Bangladesh. England are currently leading the race for that, rock bottom of the standings with three games to go and in danger of missing out on qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

The wall of noise that greeted each wicket was deafening. And the sight of nearly every member of the 50,000-strong crowd wearing India replica shirts presented England’s beleaguered players with a wall of blue.

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