Premier League Title Still in Arsenal’s Hands Despite Recent Slip-Ups

Premier League Title Still in Arsenal’s Hands Despite Recent Slip-Ups

Premier League Title Still in Arsenal’s Hands Despite Recent Slip-Ups

According to Betfred, Manchester City are now 4/9 favourites for the title. Their game in hand, and a favourable run-in, could make the difference between them and Arsenal who are now the 7/4 second favourites.

We spoke to the founder of BBN Times Badr Berrada about the exciting run-in to the Premier League title, and he suggests that while “I would love Arsenal to win, realistically City is a far more complete team.”

A long-time Arsenal supporter, who has some best friends who happen to be Tottenham fans, Berrada answered some key questions about the run-in and the huge encounter on April 26 at the Etihad, which will go a long way to deciding the outcome.

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After a disappointing last season, being pipped by Spurs to a Champions League place, how has the season been for Arsenal this season?

This has been an exciting season for Arsenal. The team has exceeded expectations by playing attacking football. Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have improved the team with their winning mentality. Martinelli and Saka are also getting better throughout each game with their vital goals and assists. It feels good to challenge for the Premier League. This Arsenal team is so talented but it still needs at least 4 other world class players to compete at the highest level. Our bench is still thin compared to the other big teams.

What've been the highlights so far?

The highlight of the Arsenal season has been the 3-2 victory against Manchester United and the comeback against Bournemouth.

What are Arsenal's strengths from management to the football pitch?

Arsenal has a well-structured set up from Josh Kroenke to Edu and Mikel Arteta. They are all working together to win titles in the long run. It’s a long-term project. Arteta has reshaped the culture of the team by fostering discipline, hard work, togetherness and belief.

What separates Arsenal from City, who are also one of favourites to win the Champions League?

Man City is ahead of Arsenal when it comes to dominating games and not losing their cool for 90 minutes (Note: in the last 2 games, Arsenal have given up 2-0 leads). City is far ahead with superior players but Arsenal is a sleeping giant with exciting youngsters.

What’s your prediction for the “run-in”? How can Arsenal overcome their rival?

Ideally, I want Arsenal to win all their games but it’s going to be very tough. Arsenal can overcome their rivals if they stay focused by not conceding silly goals.

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Pep Guardiola mentored Arteta when he was with him at Man City, so how would you compare them?

Guardiola has an edge over Arteta due to his experience in Spain, Germany and England. He has also won more trophies. He is the best manager in the world. Arteta is still the apprentice. Guardiola uses different tactics and sometimes players out of their positions—like Bernardo Silva as a make shift wing back and John Stones as a right back). Whereas Arteta is quite conservative with the same line up (4-3-3 with inverted full backs). Guardiola is more unpredictable but sometimes it can also backfire—remember the UCL final against Chelsea with no striker and dm.

The last time Arsenal won the league was 2003-04 and the Invincibles season. If Arsenal win the league now, what will that say?

If Arsenal wins the league, it will give hope to other teams such as Tottenham, Brighton and Aston Villa. If they don’t win the league then it will only show that experience matters when it comes to trophies.

What do think of Haaland and his outstanding play this season?

Haaland is like a cheat-code (a game-changer) because he is the best striker in the world, alongside Mbappe. He is so complete and dominant. City is favourite to win the league due to its experience and incredible players, but there might be a surprise at the end of the season. Arsenal has a challenging schedule compared to City but there might be some upsets (City vs Brighton and Arsenal vs Newcastle)

How key is the game on April 26?

This game will most likely determine the outcome of the Premier League. It’s a must win game for Arsenal otherwise it will be a very disappointing season. But bring it on!

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  • Sharon McFarlin

    Manchester City are the favourites to win the Premier League title. However, Arsenal's exciting brand of attacking football and talented youngsters make them a team to watch.

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Sharon McFarlin

    Good points, Sharon, but what will happen if the Gunners fall just short, would you consider their season a failure? Cheers

  • Gary Leighton

    Arsenal has exceeded expectations this season by playing attacking football, and their wins against Manchester United and Bournemouth have been highlights.

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Gary Leighton

    They actually beat my team, Spurs, twice. So, ouch! Thanks for commenting.

  • Tom Rush

    Next year will be ours. Glory Man Utd !!

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Tom Rush

    One of best pals in Hollywood, from the same Welsh town (Newport) as me, Jeremy is a ManU fan, like my dad was. Your team does have some dynamic players. Cheers

  • Tom Rush

    In reply to: ashley collie

    Top 4 is a must this season!! Ten Hag is an elite manager !! Look at how much he’s managed to achieve in his first season. He holds no punches, and never talks negatively about his players except Cristiano, always positive !

  • Samuel Wheatley

    City has superior players, but Arsenal is hungry....

  • Sharon McFarlin

    In reply to: Samuel Wheatley

    Manchester is blue.

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Sharon McFarlin

    Blue Moon, eh? Hey I'm a Spurs fan but I wrote about Arsenal, here. Cheers

  • Tom Rush

    In reply to: ashley collie

    Spurs> City. Looking forward to next season!!

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Samuel Wheatley

    Far enough, but Pep can do a treble, and I sense that KDB and Haaland are pretty hungry. Cheers

  • Ryan Barnes

    Fatal mistakes from Arsenal defenders cost them 6 points. Holding could cost them the league title too if Saliba is not fit.

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Ryan Barnes

    Arsenal could be 7P up if they win on Friday. Thanks for commenting.

  • Kevin Green

    The title race became more intense now.. It will be an incredible feat to win the PL with such a young squad, tough games like this one requires a clinical finisher.

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Kevin Green

    You don't feel Jesus coming back can be that lethal finisher, Kevin? Cheers

  • Alex G

    Keep going my beloved Arsenal, the season is continuing and we still have to fight by what we have now.

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Alex G

    Good luck, Alex, but would you feel the season without any silverware would be a disappointment? Cheers

  • Liam Wilson

    So proud of the Arsenal boys but gutted for them as well. City will win it from a neutral fan.

  • ashley collie

    In reply to: Liam Wilson

    Why do you think City will pip Arsenal, Liam? Cheers

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Ashley Jude Collie

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Ashley is an award-winning journalist/author/blogger who has written for Playboy, Toronto Star, Movie Entertainment, Sports Illustrated, Maclean's and others. He's interviewed various "leaders" in their fields, including: Oscar winners (Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Lawrence, Alicia Vikander, Jane Fonda, Mira Sorvino, Geena Davis, Anthony Hopkins); Grammy winners (Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Ice Cube, Pete Townshend); MVPs in sports (Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Kobe Bryant); and, business leaders (Amazon's Jeff Bezos). He has an upcoming novel, REJEX, coming out on Pulp Hero Press. And he has written several episodic TV shows, appeared on CNN, and blogged for Mademan, Medium, GritDaily and HuffPost.

   
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