Arsenal dropped points against Manchester City, falling behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race. The 0-0 draw at the Etihad kept the Gunners a point ahead of City, who are third behind Liverpool. With just nine matches left in the season, Arsenal will need to overtake Liverpool and fend off City to claim the title after a 20-year drought. They face Luton Town next at the Emirates in a crucial match as they aim to stay in contention for the top spot.
In the aftermath of the draw, there were reactions and predictions from football pundits. BeINSPORT pundit Richard Keys accused Pep Guardiola of “playing up to the camera” during a post-match exchange with Jack Grealish, suggesting it was more for show. Roy Keane, on the other hand, believed that Liverpool were now the favorites for the title after they overtook both Arsenal and City in the standings following their victory over Brighton. The focus shifted to the top three teams as the title race intensifies with each passing matchday.
Guardiola himself acknowledged that Liverpool were now in pole position to win the Premier League title. With just nine fixtures left, the Reds are two points clear of Arsenal and three ahead of City. Guardiola admitted that Liverpool are now the favorites to reclaim the title, putting the pressure on his City side to perform in their upcoming games. The title race has become a three-way battle between Liverpool, Arsenal, and City, with all eyes on the teams as they push for glory in the closing stages of the season.
As the top teams jostle for position in the title race, Arsenal will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches to maintain their challenge. The draw against City was a missed opportunity to consolidate their position at the top, but they still have a chance to make up ground in the remaining games. With the race heating up and the pressure mounting, every point will be crucial for Arsenal as they look to end their long wait for a Premier League title. The next few weeks will be crucial for Mikel Arteta’s men as they aim to stay in the hunt for the trophy.
