Premier League Title Race: Gary Neville Pinpoints Moment That Could Win Arsenal the League

Premier League Title Race: Gary Neville Pinpoints Moment That Could Win Arsenal the League

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM
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  • Arsenal have emerged as the favourites to win this season's Premier League title
  • However, they face stiff competition from reigning champions Manchester City
  • The north Londoners have a six-point advantage at the top ahead of final games

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has pinpointed the special moment that could win Arsenal the Premier League title.

The Gunners are eyeing their first EPL crown in almost two decades, with the club in a pole position to be crowned champions after an impressive campaign.

The north Londoners have been in flawless form this term under Mikel Arteta, winning 23 of their last 30 outings to top the standings.

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Arsenal stars celebrate during the Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane.
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However, Arsenal's title bid appeared to suffer a blow on Sunday evening after they were forced to a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.

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According to The Sun, the Reds staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down and were threatening to win the match, only to be denied by Aaron Ramsdale, who pulled off epic saves late in the match to earn his side a precious point.

The result cut Arsenal's lead at the top to six points, with Manchester City sitting in second, having a game in hand.

Neville on Arsenal's title chances

Be that as it may, Neville has suggested the north Londoners are still firmly in control of the title race.

According to the former defender, Ramsdale's moment of magic in the dying minutes of the Anfield cracker could actually be the moment wins Arsenal the league title.

Nevill told Sky Sports:

"That could win Arsenal the title. I think today is a really good point for them. Things happen out there in this stadium [Anfield] that just do not happen in any other stadium," he added.

EPL table after Arsenal draw

Sports Brief also reported on Arsenal remaining atop the standings in the Premier League despite dropping points against Liverpool.

The north Londoners were forced to a 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday, with the Reds staging a comeback to secure a single point.

Only six points are now separating the Gunners at the top of the table with Man City in second place with a game still in hand.

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