November 11th 2024.
Former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright recently shared his thoughts on the Premier League title race. Despite Arsenal falling further behind league leaders Liverpool after their draw with Chelsea on Sunday, Wright still believes that his former team has a chance to compete for the title. In fact, he even jokingly suggested that they take a holiday to Dubai to revitalize their form, just as they did last season.
The Gunners managed to secure a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Pedro Neto's stunning goal cancelling out Gabriel Martinelli's opener. This result leaves Arsenal in fourth place after 11 games, nine points behind Liverpool, four behind Manchester City, and level with Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton. While some have already written off their title hopes, Wright believes that this point against a strong Chelsea side could prove to be valuable in the long run.
Wright also pointed out that this season's title race is far from over, with teams likely to continue dropping points just as City has in recent weeks. He remains hopeful that Arsenal can stay in the race and take advantage of any slip-ups from their rivals. However, he also acknowledged the impressive form of Liverpool, who currently sit at the top of the table with a solid defense and a wealth of goal scorers.
Despite Arsenal's recent struggles, the timing of the international break could not have been better. It will give key players like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice more time to recover from their injuries. Wright even joked that Arsenal may have asked them to take it easy during their national team duties in order to fully heal.
In a lighthearted moment on his podcast, Wright and guest Clive Palmer suggested that Arsenal should take a trip to Dubai to recharge their batteries. The team had done the same last season after a string of defeats, and it seemed to have a positive impact on their form for the rest of the season. While it may be difficult to arrange a similar trip this year due to a congested schedule, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club is looking into it for the new year.
For now, Arsenal will focus on their upcoming match against Nottingham Forest on November 23. It remains to be seen if their mini-break will have the same effect as last season, but one thing is for sure – Wright and Palmer will be hoping for a similar outcome. After all, as Wright playfully suggested, a few days in the sun could turn the team into "The Hulk" and propel them back into title contention.
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