Arsene Wenger Makes EPL Title Prediction After Arsenal Dropped Points

Arsene Wenger Makes EPL Title Prediction After Arsenal Dropped Points

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 19, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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  • Arsenal and Manchester City are going head-to-head for this season's Premier League title
  • The Gunners recently dropped points to give City some hope of catching up with them
  • However, they still have a four-point cushion over the reigning champions, with only a few matches left

Arsene Wenger has predicted who between Arsenal and Manchester City will win the Premier League title this season.

The Gunners and reigning champions, Manchester City, have emerged as the favourites to win this season's title after an incredible run of form.

The north Londoners were initially thought to have an edge over the Citizens in the title, but their last two outings have plunged the race wide open.

Mikel Arteta reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium. Photo by Justin Setterfield.
Mikel Arteta reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium. Photo by Justin Setterfield.
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According to Metro UK, Arsenal dropped points against Liverpool at Anfield before they followed up that result with another damaging draw against rivals West Ham last weekend.

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The draw left Mikel Arteta's side sitting just four points above second-placed Man City, who still have a game in hand.

With just a few matches left before the campaign ends, the title race promises to be a pulsating one.

Wenger's Premier League prediction

Wenger, who won the Premier League title on three occasions, has now made his title prediction for this season.

According to the Frenchman, Arsenal are on course to beating Man City to the title, with the side eyeing the crown for the first time in close to 20 years.

Speaking to BeIN Sports, Wenger reminded Arteta and his players that the Premier League title fate is in their hands.

"I would say Arsenal still [will win the title]," Wenger said.
‘"What you want in this position is to have things in your hand. If Arsenal win their games, they win the league so that’s an ideal position with a few games to go," he added.

Haaland appears to troll Arsenal

In news related to Arsenal's draw with West Ham, Sports Brief reported on Erling Haaland’s reaction to the result on social media.

The Norwegian posted a photo of himself on Twitter moments after the cracker with the caption 'Mood', in what is seen as a jibe at his team’s title rivals.

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