Arsenal Legend Makes Top-Four Prediction After Man United Dropped Points vs Watford

Arsenal Legend Makes Top-Four Prediction After Man United Dropped Points vs Watford

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Ian Wright contends it will be difficult for Arsenal to finish ahead of Man United as the top four race hots up
  • According to Wright, United have an advantage over Arsenal as the two EPL giants angle for Champions League football
  • Only two points separate the Red Devils in fourth and sixth-placed Arsenal who have three games in hand

Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Man United have an edge over the Gunners in the race to finish in the top-four.

Arsenal and United are among four teams eyeing a Champions League spot at the end of the 2021/22 season.

Mikel Arteta looks dejected during a UEFA Europa League match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Copa/Getty Images)
Ian Wright contends it will be difficult for Arsenal to finish ahead of Man United as the top four race hots up. Photo by Harriet Lander.
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Man United stumbles in top-four race

The Red Devils had a chance to cement their place in fourth on Saturday, February 26, but fluffed that opportunity when they played relegation-battlers, Watford.

Ralf Rangnick's charges had a number of golden goalscoring chances during the clash but were unable to find the back of the net as they settled for a goalless draw.

While the result had no impact on their positioning on the standings, it left them at risk of dropping out of the top-four with West Ham and Arsenal hot on their heels.

Ian Wright rates Arsenal, Man United top-four chances

Speaking after United's draw with the Hornets, Wright maintained the Red Devils have an advantage over his former side in the top-four race.

This is despite the north Londoners being on an upward trajectory and having three matches in hand.

In his analysis, Wright was cautious over Arsenal’s chances of finishing ahead of United as he believes Ralf Rangnick’s side are not taking full advantage of their performances.

"Arsenal are going to have to do a lot to try and stay where they are,’ Wright told Premier League Productions," he pointed out.
"When you look at Man United and what they can do, and what they’re not taking advantage of, that’s a game they should win today [against Watford], no problem.
"It’s more difficult for Arsenal because I think they’re stretching themselves to do what they’re doing at the moment," he added.

Ex-Arsenal star joins Ukraine fight

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Oleg Luzhny was planning to make a return to England to kick-start his coaching career when war broke out in Ukraine.

According to the 53-year-old former player, he has since resolved to put his plans on hold "to fight for my people."

Luzhny further condemned the Ukraine invasion by Russia, exuding hope the crisis will be over soon.

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