May 17th 2024.
In a recent interview, Ian Wright discussed the final day of the Premier League season and how he reacted to Son Heung-min's crucial miss against Manchester City. Despite Arsenal having a slim chance of winning the title, Wright believes his former club still has a chance.
Under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has had an impressive season, accumulating 86 points from 37 games with a goal difference of plus 61. However, even with these impressive stats, it may not be enough to beat Manchester City, who are on the verge of winning a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Despite the odds being stacked against them, Wright has given Arsenal fans a glimmer of hope, stating that they have a "slim, slim chance" of ending their 20-year wait for a league title. In order for this to happen, Arsenal will need to beat Everton on Sunday and hope for a favor from West Ham, who will be facing Manchester City.
While West Ham has nothing to play for in their final game, they are still determined to put on a good performance for their manager, David Moyes, who will be leaving the club after the game. Wright believes that there is a scenario where Manchester City could drop points, giving Arsenal a chance to claim the title.
As the defining moment in the title race, many people point to Manchester City's 2-0 win over Arsenal's north London rivals, Tottenham. Erling Haaland's brace put Manchester City on top, but it was Son's missed opportunity that Wright believes could have changed everything.
Reflecting on the miss, Wright stated, "When Son went through...something happened to me." He goes on to describe how quickly the opportunity passed and how his life flashed before his eyes as he watched Son's shot being saved.
Despite trailing Manchester City, Arteta remains optimistic and insists that their dream of winning the Premier League title is still alive. He believes that Arsenal has earned the right to have a beautiful day in front of their fans on Sunday and that anything is possible in football.
However, Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, is not underestimating the challenge that West Ham will bring. He expects a "tough game" and urges his players and fans to be ready for a battle on the field.
In the end, history is not on Arsenal's side as no team has ever sat at the top of the Premier League on the final day and failed to clinch the title. But as the saying goes, anything can happen in football, and Arsenal fans will be holding onto that hope until the final whistle blows on Sunday.
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