Premier League: Mikel Arteta Explains the Advantage Arsenal Have Over Liverpool, Manchester City

• Arsenal are among the leading contenders for the Premier League title
• However, they are facing stiff competition from Liverpool and Man City
• The Gunners are leading the standings with 77 points after more games

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has disclosed the advantage his side have in the Premier League title race against Manchester City and Liverpool.

The Gunners currently lead the table with 77 points, three ahead of Liverpool but having played one game more.

Reigning champions, Manchester City, sit in third on 73 points but have two games in hand over the London side.

Two weeks ago, City surged to the top of the table after a comfortable 5-1 win over Luton, with Liverpool and Arsenal stumbling in the title race after losses to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, respectively.

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Arsenal have since cemented their lead at the top after a 5-0 demolition of Chelsea last night (April 23).

Arteta had expressed confidence in beating the Blues, with his accurate prediction putting the Gunners in a strong position to win the Premier League title for the first time in two decades.

Arteta discloses Arsenal's advantage

In a pre-match press conference, Arteta exuded confidence his team's mentality gives them a psychological advantage in the Premier League title race against Manchester City and Liverpool.

The Spaniard emphasised the benefit of playing first among the title contenders.

"It helps because then you can win your matches and tighten the gap," he said via Metro UK. "That's all we can do right now, as the situation isn't entirely in our control."

Arteta further expressed his faith in his team's ability to perform well and secure victory.

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"We'll keep trying, play our best, and aim to win. Success will undoubtedly increase the pressure, but that's a sign of doing our job well, and that's what truly matters," he stated.

However, Arsenal might face a tougher run of fixtures, including clashes against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

Why Arsenal are title favourites

Earlier, Sports Brief analysed five reasons why Arsenal are still the favourites to win the Premier League title.

The Gunners are facing competition from City and Liverpool in the title race but signs are pointing to London.