Renowned pundit in English football and Manchester United legend Gary Neville has drastically changed his stance on this season's title race. While he previously saw Arsenal as the main contender, he has now openly stated he has reconsidered this view.
Neville, who had repeatedly praised the Gunners' consistent play and growth throughout the season, re-evaluated his views after the recent 1-2 defeat against Manchester City. In his opinion, this particular match has become a turning point in the title race.
Neville emphasizes that it is clear neither team can achieve maximum results in all remaining matches. However, for Arsenal to become champions, City must drop points somewhere, which currently remains an uncertain scenario.
According to the expert, the advantage currently lies with the "Citizens". They are superior to their rivals in terms of experience, ability to play under pressure, and consistency.
At the same time, Neville considers the upcoming match against Newcastle a serious test for Arsenal. According to him, if the team starts the game unconvincingly, the pressure and nerves in the stands could negatively affect the players.
Neville also highlighted another important aspect: a team vying for the title must be strong not only on the field but also mentally. In his view, Arsenal's players are compelled to overcome this pressure in the upcoming games.
In conclusion, the title race is not yet over. However, in the current dynamic, Manchester City is one step ahead — and even those who previously believed in Arsenal are starting to acknowledge this fact.
Read “Zamin” on Telegram!
