Gary Neville has consistently backed Arsenal as Premier League title favourites since the season’s start, but recent form has tested his confidence in the Gunners. Arsenal’s recent drop in points, including a defeat to Newcastle this weekend, adds pressure on Neville’s prediction. Previously, Neville had remarked that Liverpool weren’t yet serious title contenders compared to Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta is well aware that his Arsenal side can’t afford to drop more points if they aim to keep pace in the title race. They caught a break this weekend as Bournemouth’s win over Manchester City helped maintain a manageable seven-point gap between fourth and the top of the table.
Despite Arsenal trailing behind, with Liverpool strong at the top, Gary Neville believes Arteta’s squad still has a chance to mount a comeback in the title race. The hatred is really strong with the player turned pundit.
Gary Neville Doubles Down on Arsenal Title Prediction Despite Newcastle Defeat
On the latest Gary Neville Podcast, the former Manchester United defender shared his thoughts on the title race, noting Liverpool’s ascent to the top and Arsenal’s recent slip. Yet, Neville remains firm in backing Arsenal, suggesting that this weekend’s setback might be the catalyst they need to restart.
Speaking on his own podcast, The pundit voiced
“Look, I don’t sit here right now thinking Arsenal are out of the league title, that this is them sort of if you like going back”
“I think, it might be naive, I might be sat here in three months saying I was completely wrong, this might be what this teams need to actually to be fair go on a massive run and go and win a league title. Because they will be looking at Liverpool and they will be looking at City and thinking, not quite perfect, they are not what they were three or four years ago. This is a big chance. What are we doing? Wake up.”
Neville pointed out that the Gunners have benefitted from some favourable circumstances this season, as Manchester City and Liverpool haven’t consistently hit the high standards they’ve set in previous years.
City have already dropped points with two losses and two draws, and Liverpool’s unexpected home defeat to Nottingham Forest revealed potential vulnerabilities in Slot’s side.
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Arsenal are in a position where every point counts as they head towards the new year. With Liverpool and City likely to maintain their winning momentum, any further slip-ups could spell the end of Arsenal’s title hopes.
Neville sees this recent setback as a potential wake-up call, but with the form of the top contenders, his title prediction for Arsenal is looking increasingly uncertain.
