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  • EPL: What Arsenal must do to win the Premier League title – Carragher

    EPL: What Arsenal must do to win the Premier League title – Carragher

    Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has revealed what Arsenal must do to win the English Premier League tittle this season.

    The English man noted that Gunners must take all three points against Manchester City in their April 26th encounter at the Etihad.

    Arsenal’s title hopes suffered another setback after playing out a 3-3 draw against Southampton on Friday night at the Emirate.

    The league leaders went two goals down to the Saints, thanks to goals from Carlos Alcaraz and Theo Walcott.

    But Gabriel Martinelli pulled one back for Arteta’s men.

    Duje Caleta-Car then extended Southampton’s lead from a corner kick, before goals from Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka earned a point for Arsenal.

    Carragher, speaking to Sky Sports, said: “You can feel the disappointment. It was such a great game for the neutrals but for both teams, it will be disappointing.

    “Arsenal have to go to City and get three points to win the league now I think.

    “It is still in Arsenal’s hands and that shows how far ahead they were. They are going to have to do something miraculous now. It is going to have to be really special.”

    The result leaves the league leaders five points ahead of Manchester City, who they face at the Etihad next Wednesday.

  • EPL: Southampton dim Arsenal’s title hopes, draw 3-3 at Emirate

    EPL: Southampton dim Arsenal’s title hopes, draw 3-3 at Emirate

    Arsenal’s title hopes suffered another setback on Friday after playing a 3-3 draw with relegation battling Southampton at the Emirate.

    Premier League leaders Arsenal scored two goals in two minutes to level up with the Saints in a very thrilling English Premier League encounter.

    The Saints led after just 28 seconds, when Carlos Alcaraz capitalized on an Aaron Ramsdale error to score.

    Arsenal have now conceded the two fastest goals at home in the Premier League this season, the other being Philip Billing’s strike after 9.11 seconds for Bournemouth.

    Former gunners player, Theo Walcott doubled the Southampton lead  before Gabriel Martinelli pulled one back for the league leaders.

    Duje Caleta-Car restored the Southampton two-goal advantage and appeared to seal the three points – only for Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka to score in the 88th and 90th minutes to earn a draw.

    The Norwegian Odegaard then scored a goal in the 88th minute to reduce the deficit for the home team before Bukayo Saka equalized on 90 minute to restore parity for the gunners.

    All effort to snatch a late winner proved abortive as both sides settled for a 3-3 draw in a pulsating EPL encounter.

    The result means the Gunners have drawn three straight games starting from Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Anfield, Westham and now Southampton.

    Southampton remain bottom of the table and three points from safety, having now failed to win in seven league games.

    Second place Manchester City will try to play catch up with the Gunners as they trail with five points with two games in hand.

    Both teams then will settle scores at the Etihad on the 26th of April in what seem like a title-deciding encounter.

  • EPL: Seaman tips Arsenal to beat Manchester City to Premier League title

    EPL: Seaman tips Arsenal to beat Manchester City to Premier League title

    Legendary  England goalkeeper, David Seaman has tipped Arsenal to beat Manchester City to the title at the end of the season.

    Seaman posited that Mikel Arteta’s side will secure a positive result in their potential Premier League title-deciding clash against Manchester City in April.

    The former Arsenal goalkeeper said the Gunners will surprise Man City in front of their home fans at the Etihad Stadium on April 26.

    Arsenal and Manchester City have emerged as the undisputed Premier League title contenders this season.

    The Gunners have a six-point lead over Pep Guardiola’s men on top of the table but the Citizens have a game in hand.

    Speaking to talkSPORT, Seaman said, “Many people are expecting Man City to beat Arsenal at the Etihad, and I don’t agree with that – I think there might be a little surprise in that game.

    “I’m looking forward to it. With the way Arsenal are playing at the moment, we have got a great chance.”

  • EPL: Carragher warns Arsenal ahead Liverpool clash at Anfield

    Former Liverpool player and Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher has said that Arsenal could feel the heat at Anfield when they come calling on Sunday.

    He added that the team’s inexperience could play a factor.

    Thje last time Arsenal won at Anfield was as far back as 2012

    The Reds have been poor this season but remain a force to be reckoned on home soil, where they have defeated Manchester City and Manchester United.

    The Gunners will be facing Liverpool on the back of winning seven straight games in the English Premier League.

    However, Carragher remains confident Liverpool will spring back into life come Sunday, backed by their home support.

    “Could the atmosphere get to the Arsenal players? There’s still a lot of young players there and some of the best teams come to Anfield and can’t cope. There’s no shame in that.

    “I can never go against Liverpool at Anfield – I don’t think I ever have, I don’t think I ever will – so I’ll go 2-1 Liverpool,” Carragher said.

  • EPL: Arsenal will win title if we drop points against Southampton – Guardiola

    EPL: Arsenal will win title if we drop points against Southampton – Guardiola

    Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has said that the Southampton game is very crucial to his side.

    According to him, Arsenal will emerge champions if they drop points in tomorrow’s game against Southampton at Saint Mary’s Stadium.

    Guardiola is going neck-to-neck with his former assistant Mikel Arteta for the title this season.

    Ahead of Game Week 30, Arsenal is top with 72 points, eight more than City who has an outstanding fixture.

    The champions travel to Southampton in Saturday’s late kick-off and Guardiola has urged his squad to stay focused.

    When asked about the title race with Arsenal, he replied: “I can’t talk about Arsenal now.

    “Our game against them is in 10 days or two weeks.

    “But if we drop points before then, Arsenal will be champions.”

  • EPL: Pep Guardiola tips Arsenal to win premier League title

    EPL: Pep Guardiola tips Arsenal to win premier League title

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has technically admitted that Arsenal will win the title this season, saying they are in the best position to do so.

    Guardiola noted that  Arsenal will not drop many more points in the league again, insisting that his Man City side’s experience in winning the title on many occasions counts for ‘absolutely nothing.’

    Arsenal are eight points ahead of the Citizens in the title race, although Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand over their rivals.

    Manchester City play Liverpool at the Etihad today, while Arsenal will trade tackles with relegation-battling Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium later in the day.

    The Spaniard has now warned his players to still remain focus saying anything can still happen with over ten games to play in the league.

    “I would love to be in the position of Arsenal, rather than have the experience of winning four Premier Leagues in five years,” Guardiola told a pre-match press conference

    “The advantage is that they are eight points in front of us, this is the real advantage. The past is the past, experience doesn’t count. Absolutely nothing.”

    When asked if he felt Mikel Arteta’s side may struggle to cope with the pressure in the title race, Guardiola said: “I don’t think so, I don’t believe in that.

    “I have the feeling they won’t drop that many points.’

     

     

     

     

  • I’m using Pep Guardiola’s tactics – Arsenal coach, Arteta declares

    I’m using Pep Guardiola’s tactics – Arsenal coach, Arteta declares

    Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained that he’s using Manchester City’s coach, Pep Guardiola to approach games.

    The Spaniard admitted that the way he has deployed Oleksandr Zinchenko this season was inspired by Pep Guardiola’s use of Phillip Lahm at Bayern Munich.

    According to Arteta, the tactic gotten from Guardiola has helped Arsenal in many ways.

    Guardiola came up with a tactic that has gone on to help shape Arsenal’s title charge this term.

    Lahm, traditionally a right-back, was used in a more central midfield role after the then-Bayern boss hailed him as “the most intelligent player I have ever coached”.

    Zinchenko’s efforts this season with the Gunners have produced something similar.

    Arteta has explained the origin of the tactical shift.

    “It started when I was in Barcelona, we used to play a 3-4-3 diamond and one of the full-backs used to play there.

    “But Pep did it at Bayern for the first time with Phillip Lahm and then that was developed at City with many different ways of doing it with different players.

    “So that is the great thing, that you can take all the time things from other sports, other coaches to make yourself better,” Arteta said.

    Arsenal is currently leading the English Premier League log with eight points clear of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City who has a game in hand.

  • Arsenal to make Saka highest paid player in new deal package

    Arsenal to make Saka highest paid player in new deal package

    Arsenal’s  winger, Bukayo Saka will sign a new long term contract with the Gunners anytime from now.

    It’s believed that the contract is in the region of four years and  will run till the summer of  2028. Saka’s current contract ends in 2024 and he’s been offered a decent deal.

    With the new  deal, he is expected to earn four times his current salary and become the Gunners’ highest-paid player.

    Daily Mail revealed Saka, who earns a weekly wage of £70,000 per week is on the verge of signing a contract worth a cool £300,000-per-week.

    According to Capology, Saka will become the joint-ninth highest-paid player in the Premier League when he officially puts pen to paper.

    Saka has played a pivotal role as the Gunners occupy top spot in the Premier League with 10 games remaining.

    He has started every match for Arsenal in England’s top tier this season, scoring an impressive 12 goals and recording 11 assists.

  • Why I didn’t join Arsenal – Osimhen

    Why I didn’t join Arsenal – Osimhen

    Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has stated reasons he refused to join Arsenal despite calls from Arsene Wenger for him to team up with the Gunners few years back.

    The gangling striker  said he was called by the veteran manager to join the Emirates Stadium landlords but had to turn down the offer because he felt it was not the right time.

    Osimhen has been in fantastic form for club Napoli and on the verge of winning the Serie A title with them.

    The Olusosun – bred footballer  has scored 25 goals in 29 games across competitions for Napoli this term, putting the Italian side 19-point ahead at the top of the Serie A table with 11 games left.

    Osimhen is wanted by the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea as they look to bolster their attacks ahead of next campaign.

    The former Lille striker could have joined the Gunners when he turned 19 and even held talks with then Gunners’ boss, Arsene Wenger.

    He said in a recent interview with CentreGoals on Twitter, “I spoke with Arsene Wenger and he wanted me to come to Arsenal but it was not the best option at the time.”

    He’s currently the second highest goal scorer in Europe top five leagues with 21 goals from 23 Serie A games, Erling Haaland of Manchester City is first with 28 goals from 26 games.

  • Arsenal legend, Petit reveals what can stop Arsenal from winning the league title

    Arsenal legend, Petit reveals what can stop Arsenal from winning the league title

    Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit has stated only reason Arsenal could miss winning the league title despite leading with eight points.

    Petit noted that the present Arsenal boys are determined and only needs to ne focused to nick the title in May.

    According to Petit, Arsenal could miss winning the league not because of pressure but a normal thing that happens to a good side in the league.

    He said anything good team can lose but he sees Arsenal doing the needful in the last 10 games of the season.

    He said eight points is not really big especially when the team trailing has a match in hand.

    Arsenal’s next game will be against Leeds United as Mikel Arteta’s side resume their Premier League title challenge after the international break.

    “This is one of the youngest teams in the Premier League but they are handling the pressure perfectly,” he said in reaction to Arsenal’s latest win over Crystal Palace.

    “I’m confident they will do that until the end of the season. I don’t think they will fail under the pressure, I’m pretty sure they will handle it.”