December 9th 2024.
Gary Lineker, a well-known football personality, recently expressed his concern for Arsenal's chances in the Premier League title race. The team, led by manager Mikel Arteta, is currently battling against top contenders like Liverpool and Chelsea for the coveted title.
However, their title challenge suffered a setback on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by their London rivals, Fulham. This draw leaves them in third place in the league table, trailing behind Chelsea by two points and Liverpool by six points (with a game in hand).
Arsenal has come close to winning the Premier League in the past two seasons, but their last title win was way back in 2004. Lineker's concern stems from the team's reliance on set-piece goals, which may not be a problem for their competitors, Liverpool and Chelsea. In fact, since the start of last season, Arsenal has scored the most goals from corners among all teams in Europe's top five leagues.
During the recent match against Fulham, Lineker observed that Arsenal struggled to create opportunities, except for their dangerous set-pieces. He also pointed out that their delivery is precise and accurate, which eventually leads to a goal. However, Lineker worries that Arsenal may not be able to score without relying on these set pieces.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, on the other hand, is confident in his team's ability to score from set-pieces due to their recent success in this area. However, he admits that the team was disappointed with only securing a draw against Fulham, as they are determined to end their 21-year wait for a league title.
Looking ahead, Arsenal has a Champions League match against Monaco and a Premier League game against Everton, who recently thrashed Wolves 4-0. Meanwhile, Chelsea continued to put pressure on league leaders Liverpool with a thrilling 4-3 win over Tottenham.
Unfortunately, Liverpool's final Merseyside derby against Everton was postponed due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. Despite this, the race for the Premier League title is heating up, and Arsenal will need to step up their game if they want to have a chance at lifting the trophy.
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