September 17th 2024.
Former England striker and Premier League icon Alan Shearer has shared his thoughts on the ongoing title race between Arsenal and Manchester City. Shearer believes that Arsenal have a key advantage over their rivals as they aim to dethrone Pep Guardiola's team and finally claim the Premier League crown.
In the past two seasons, the Gunners have come close to winning the title, but have fallen short to Manchester City in closely-contested races. As the two teams currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, many experts predict that they will once again compete for the title, with no other strong contenders in sight.
So far this season, Manchester City has been in top form, winning all of their matches against tough opponents like Chelsea, Ipswich Town, West Ham, and Brentford. As they aim for a record-breaking fifth consecutive title, they have yet to drop any points. On the other hand, Arsenal has won three out of their first four games, with a draw against Brighton before the international break. They returned to winning ways in their recent north London derby against Tottenham.
It was a crucial win for Arsenal, with Gabriel's second-half header securing the lead and their strong defense holding off any attempts from Tottenham to equalize. Shearer, a legend for the England national team, believes that this game was further proof of Arsenal's "best back four" in the Premier League. He also sees the victory as a positive sign for their hopes of a successful title charge.
During an episode of the Rest is Football podcast, Shearer stated, "I think once Arsenal go 1-0 up against you, they're tough to get back. They've got the best back four in the Premier League, without a shadow of a doubt. They don't give hardly anything away. Spurs just kept trying to put hopeful balls into the box, and Arsenal dealt with it easily. They deserved the three points, even without playing particularly well, which has to be a good sign."
Last season, Arsenal had the best defensive record in the Premier League, conceding the fewest number of goals. This season, they currently hold the joint-best defensive record. As they prepare for their Champions League match against Atalanta on Thursday and their upcoming clash with Manchester City on Sunday, their solid defense will be crucial in their pursuit of the title.
Their last encounter with Manchester City ended in a goalless draw, while Arsenal emerged victorious in the corresponding match in north London with a 1-0 win, thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's late goal. With their strong defense and recent victories, the Gunners are determined to continue their winning streak and make a statement in the title race.
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