May 16th 2024.
It looks like Mikel Arteta's Arsenal may not be able to clinch the Premier League title this season. According to football pundit Paul Merson, there's a concern about the team's mental strength to handle the disappointment of losing two consecutive titles to Manchester City.
As expected, the title race has come down to the wire, with the final day of the season approaching. Arsenal will be playing against Everton, while City will face off against West Ham. Currently, City is in the lead by two points, making them the favorites to become the first club in history to win four consecutive English top-flight titles.
Last season, Arsenal faltered in the title race, and Merson believes that regardless of the outcome this time, the team has proven that they are a force to be reckoned with. However, the former Gunners legend is worried about the mental toll this loss might take on the young squad. In an interview with Sportskeeda, he said, "Arsenal have had a fantastic season and have shown great resilience after last year's heartbreaking defeat. But my only concern is how they will recover mentally after going through two intense title races."
Timing is everything, and unfortunately for Arsenal, they have come up against a Manchester City side that seems unbeatable over the course of a 38-game Premier League season. Merson also praised Jurgen Klopp's achievement of winning the league with Liverpool, considering the level of competition from City.
While he would love to see his former team pull off a miracle on the final day, Merson predicts that City will secure an easy win against West Ham, while Arsenal will defeat Everton. He believes that scoring early will be crucial for both teams to ease the nerves and handle the pressure of the last day of the season.
Looking ahead, Merson believes that City is on track to win their record-breaking fourth Premier League title in a row. He also advised the team to start strong against West Ham to avoid any last-minute surprises. In their previous game against Tottenham, City only started playing their best football after conceding two goals. Anything can happen on the final day, and Merson's prediction is a 2-0 win for both City and Arsenal.
In other news, Chelsea and Manchester United are vying for a spot in Europe ahead of the final day, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial bid their emotional farewell to Man Utd fans, and Son Heung-min's missed opportunity against Tottenham could cost Arsenal the title. The Gunners are also looking to secure a new striker, with Mikel Arteta reportedly in pole position to sign a £64m player. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on Arsenal's progress.
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