After losing just one game all season, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal sit pretty much at the top of the Premier League table.
On track to win their first title since Arsene Wenger took charge in 2004, the Gunners are having one of their best seasons yet.
Although there is still a long way to go, there is no doubt that the Gunners are very much in the running for this year’s title and currently seven points clear of six-time winners Manchester City, the second half of the season is going to be a mouth. -irrigation race to the finish line.
However, despite their advantageous position, former Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore has big doubts about the Londoners’ ability to finish the campaign.
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“They have ticked all the boxes so far,” Collymore said in an exclusive interview.
“The key components of any season are getting off to a good start, managing the festive period well and how you do in your final matchup. So far, Arsenal have handled all the obstacles excellently. They are playing very well and are winning games without their main attacker, Gabriel Jesus.
“The only problem for them is their meeting, play with your mind. When you can see the potential payoff for all your hard work, it’s very different from how you feel at any other point in the season.”
After speaking about the Gunners’ most recent 4-2 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on New Year’s Eve, Collymore admitted to agreeing with a number of pundits who still back Man City to win the title, despite the fact that their London rivals are seven points clear. on top of the table.
“I saw the three experts from Sky Sports, Graeme Souness, Jamie Redknapp and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who were still backing Manchester City to the title and I agree because they have a scoring striker and a scoring midfield. , as well as a bench capable of winning any game”, added the former Villa attacker.
“Not only that, but the reintroduction of European football will add a lot more pressure that could well play into City’s hands.
“Make no mistake though, if Arsenal can find a way to keep delivering results and they manage to lift their first league title since 2004 then they could very well take Liverpool’s place and become City’s closest rivals for many seasons to come.”
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