EPL Talk: Are Arsenal Premier League Title Contenders?
Michael
· 1 year ago
I agree with you 100%, Arsenal are not true title contenders. Games like the one the Gunners drew yesterday are the games you absolutely have to win if you want the title: On the road against a top-6-or-7 team in a hostile environment.
United thumped Villa 4-1 at Villa Park earlier this season, beat Everton 1-0 at Goodison, and recently won 1-0 at Anfield. Arsenal, by comparison, managed only a draw at Blackburn, a draw at Liverpool, and were fortunate to escape Villa Park with a 2-1 win.
I knew that once the weather really turned sour and the fixture list grew more and more hectic, Arsenal wasn't going to be able to play the style that they like to play and were able to play at the beginning of the year. It's the time of the year where you really have to earn your victories and grind out games and that's not the type of team Arsenal is. The ground is harder because it's colder and the passes that were easy to control back in the summer are now bouncing up and coming faster, instead of playing once a week they're now playing a couple times a week, and I honestly don't think Arsenal is best suited to play in those conditions.
United are going to win the title and could do it by 5 or 6 points, which leaves the Champions League as the Gunners' other prize but I have a feeling they'll be knocked out by the much more experienced, battle-tested AC Milan in the Round of 16.
billeshears
· 1 year ago
I think that it is a bit rash to judge Arsenal by a recent run of form when they have been hit by a number of injuries.
Man U were quite rubbish at the beginning of the season and couldn't score a goal to save their lives.
Also, if you have seen A.C. Milan play recently, I wouldn't be confident of them winning anything.
tampasoccer
· 1 year ago
Don't write off Arsenal that quickly. Their next game at Everton is a must win, though. And playing at Goodison against in-form Everton will be very very difficult. Keep in mind that there is a long way to go and that United will also choke. It is a 2-horse race, but it is way too early to tell who will come on top.
Low
· 1 year ago
I don't think Arsenal is that bad. Of course their recent form shows that those bad temper big headed unexperienced lads need more games (read: seasons) to prove. But dude i'm surprised with their progress.
I wouldn't write them off but i hope they sink deeper as the season progress and Manchester United can retain the title.
Aj
· 1 year ago
y would u say that gunners dont do well under pressure look at the chealse match they was under some much pressure in that match
Llew
· 1 year ago
Arsenal are definitely title contenders. Though I am saying this after the gunners handily disposed of Everton at Goodison Park, they are title contenders. They have show their class and skill all season long by drawing Liverpool (though Arsenal mainly dominated), defeated Chelsea and drew even with Man United. It is a fact that all teams will slip up as the season progresses. As Arsenal did by drawing with Pompey and United losing to West Ham. In all, it is a two-horse race for the time being between Arsenal and Man United. But there is a half season left to play. Until the tables say otherwise... Arsenal are contenders for the title.
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United thumped Villa 4-1 at Villa Park earlier this season, beat Everton 1-0 at Goodison, and recently won 1-0 at Anfield. Arsenal, by comparison, managed only a draw at Blackburn, a draw at Liverpool, and were fortunate to escape Villa Park with a 2-1 win.
I knew that once the weather really turned sour and the fixture list grew more and more hectic, Arsenal wasn't going to be able to play the style that they like to play and were able to play at the beginning of the year. It's the time of the year where you really have to earn your victories and grind out games and that's not the type of team Arsenal is. The ground is harder because it's colder and the passes that were easy to control back in the summer are now bouncing up and coming faster, instead of playing once a week they're now playing a couple times a week, and I honestly don't think Arsenal is best suited to play in those conditions.
United are going to win the title and could do it by 5 or 6 points, which leaves the Champions League as the Gunners' other prize but I have a feeling they'll be knocked out by the much more experienced, battle-tested AC Milan in the Round of 16.
Man U were quite rubbish at the beginning of the season and couldn't score a goal to save their lives.
Also, if you have seen A.C. Milan play recently, I wouldn't be confident of them winning anything.
I wouldn't write them off but i hope they sink deeper as the season progress and Manchester United can retain the title.
It is a fact that all teams will slip up as the season progresses. As Arsenal did by drawing with Pompey and United losing to West Ham. In all, it is a two-horse race for the time being between Arsenal and Man United. But there is a half season left to play. Until the tables say otherwise... Arsenal are contenders for the title.