Arsenal Could Lead by Six Points Before City Plays Again

Paul Merson, a former England midfielder, commented on the current Premier League title race, indicating that Arsenal could potentially go six points clear of Manchester City before they play again. Manchester City currently leads the league table after a narrow 1-0 victory against Burnley on Wednesday night.

Arsenal, under the management of Mikel Arteta, has the opportunity to reclaim the top position when they host Newcastle this weekend. Merson emphasized that if Arsenal wins their next two matches against Newcastle and Fulham, they will put pressure back on Manchester City.

He expressed that Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, is currently at the top of the league but faces a challenging situation as Arsenal aims to extend their lead.