The one match that could decide Arsenal’s Premier League title fate and it’s not against Man City
Arsenal’s upcoming match against Manchester City is arguably their most crucial game in recent years, as it holds significant implications for their pursuit of the Premier League title. The Gunners currently hold a five-point lead over City, but a loss could significantly damage their chances of winning the league for the first time since 2004.
If City win, they would gain a substantial advantage in the title race, as they have two games in hand over Arsenal. Even a draw would be beneficial for City, as winning their postponed fixtures against Brighton and West Ham would put them at the top of the table.
In essence, Arsenal’s ability to win the title hinges largely on their performance in the midweek clash with City. Moreover, there is another game after this match that could also be crucial in the title race, particularly since Arsenal was outplayed in that specific fixture last season.
On May 7th, Arsenal will visit St James Park to play against Newcastle, almost a year after their 2-0 loss on the same ground, which dealt a blow to their chances of qualifying for the Champions League in the 2021/22 season. This time around, Arsenal will be aiming for a different objective, and a victory could not only boost their title aspirations but also demonstrate the progress that Arteta’s side has made over the past year.
This weekend, Manchester City will play their match before Arsenal, which means that Arsenal will be aware of the result they need to achieve to stay in contention for the title or even surpass their rivals.
Getting a win against Newcastle will be a challenging task for Arsenal since the Magpies have only lost once at home this season. Furthermore, in their recent match against Tottenham, Newcastle displayed their attacking prowess and secured a 6-1 victory after being 5-0 up in just 21 minutes. Arsenal’s defensive weaknesses could be further exposed in their upcoming clash against Newcastle.
Considering the match ahead, Kieron Dyer has issued a significant caution to Arsenal regarding their match against Newcastle.
“Well you see what they did to Arsenal this time last year, they gave them a right good hiding that day,” he said on Sky Sports. “This is a difficult place to come to, they press from the front, in your faces. Arsenal will try and play out from the back, what a great game that will be if Arsenal need to win the game and Newcastle need some points.”
The one match that could decide Arsenal’s Premier League title fate and it’s not against Man City
