Paul Merson believes his former club is now the frontrunner to secure the Premier League trophy, suggesting that Arsenal’s current advantage provides them with a crucial margin for error. The Gunners presently maintain a five-point lead at the summit, and while Manchester City holds a game in hand, Merson argues that the London side is no longer under pressure to maintain a perfect record through the final stretch. With upcoming fixtures against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace, Arsenal’s path to the championship appears increasingly favorable compared to Pep Guardiola’s chasing pack.
The pundit pointed to Manchester City’s recent narrow escape against Everton as a sign of vulnerability that could benefit Mikel Arteta’s men. As the title race intensifies this weekend, Arsenal travels to face West Ham while City prepares for a challenging encounter with Brentford.
Writing for Sportskeeda, Merson analyzed the shifting dynamics of the race:
“Imagine if Jeremy Doku hadn’t scored that late goal [against Everton], it could have been far worse for City. I still believe Arsenal will win the league, and they might not have to win all their matches to do it.”
