Premier League: Paul Merson Claims Man United Could Stop Arsenal From Winning the Title

• Arsenal have shown no signs of slowing down since the turn of 2024
• Mikel Arteta's men are currently leading the standings with 80 points
• The Gunners must still take on Bournemouth, Man United, and Everton

As Arsenal’s hopes to win the Premier League title remain high, former striker Paul Merson believes that there is one fixture that could stop them from winning the crown.

The Mikel Arteta-led squad thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in their weekend fixture, with goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and an own goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg getting the job done.

The victory in the North London derby cemented the lead at the top of the Premier League table as the season enters its home stretch.

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Arsenal have 80 points, a point ahead of second-placed Manchester City, with three games to end the campaign.

Going by their current form, Arteta's men do not seem to be slowing down, with their eyes firmly on the prize.

Paul Merson names team that could stop Arsenal

Speaking at Sky Studios before the Tottenham match, Merson inadvertently suggested that the Arsenal fixture against Manchester United could derail their title hopes.

"No [I do not think Spurs is Arsenal’s toughest remaining game]. I think it’s Manchester United. I still think it’s Manchester United," he said via Sportskeeda.

"[Man United] just turn up against Arsenal. I don’t know what it is. You’d have to ask them. But Arsenal very rarely goes up there and do well. For me, it’s their hardest game," Merson added.

Arteta’s side are scheduled to face Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Everton in three of their remaining fixtures.

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Sports Brief also recently reported on Arteta rating Arsenal's Premier League title chances after they beat rivals, Tottenham, in the North London derby.

The Gunners have not tasted English top flight glory for two decades, with their last triumph coming in 2004 under iconic former manager, Arsene Wenger.

The Emirates Stadium outfit stumbled at the finish line last season, ending behind City who won the Premier League title for the third consecutive season.