December 9th 2025.
In a recent discussion about the Premier League title race, Paul Scholes shared his thoughts on Arsenal's chances of winning. The former Manchester United player issued a warning to the Gunners, stating that they have "no chance" of securing the title until they start performing in "big games."
Despite holding onto a two-point lead at the top of the league, Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa over the weekend. Although Leandro Trossard's goal in the second half initially seemed to secure a point for Mikel Arteta's team, Emiliano Buendia's last-minute goal gave Villa the victory and placed them in the running for the title.
Manchester City, who many consider to be Arsenal's biggest rival for the title, secured a 3-0 win against Sunderland later that day, further adding to the disappointment for Arsenal. It's clear that the race for the title is heating up, and every game counts.
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Despite being favored by bookmakers to win the title, Scholes believes that Arsenal must start winning "big games" if they want to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League trophy. As an 11-time Premier League winner himself, Scholes knows what it takes to be a champion and believes that Arsenal's inability to win against their top rivals may hold them back.
"They couldn't beat Chelsea after they went down to ten men," Scholes pointed out, highlighting Arsenal's struggles in crucial moments. "If you're going to win the league, you've got to start winning some big games and beat your rivals."
Scholes also mentioned Manchester City's past performances, noting that they tend to improve in the second half of the season. With their recent participation in the Club World Cup and lack of a proper preseason, City may have a slow start, but Scholes believes they will come back strong.
Meanwhile, Nicky Butt, another former Manchester United player and teammate of Scholes, has also backed Manchester City to win the title. Butt believes that Pep Guardiola's experience and leadership will guide City to victory, and he can see them winning the title and then leaving the club.
As for Arsenal, they will be looking to bounce back from their defeat when they face bottom-placed Wolves at home on Saturday. However, City's upcoming match against Crystal Palace, who beat them in last season's FA Cup final, and Aston Villa's visit to West Ham will surely be crucial games to watch.
In the end, the title race is far from over, and every game will have a significant impact. Which team will come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure, it will be an exciting and intense battle until the very end.
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