Arsenal must now be considered favourites to win the Premier League title
Posted by Cathal Breathnach on March 7, 2010 | 10 Comments
Although the bookies still have Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of Arsenal in the market to win this season’s Premier League, I personally believe that Arsene Wenger’s men should now be considered the favourites.
The 3-1 at home to Burnley yesterday wasn’t great, however that win now leaves Arsenal just two points behind Manchester United and level on points with Chelsea, who, admittedly, have a game in hand.
This time last month, many, including myself thought Arsenal’s title bid was over for another season following back-to-back defeats against their two main title rivals. What a difference a few wins makes, eh?
Much has been said in recent days and weeks about Arsenal having the easier run-in of the top 3. I suppose all Premier League games these days are potential slip-ups, however you would have to say that the trip to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham and the visit of Manchester City are the only really tricky fixtures they have between now and the end of the season.
I reckon the only thing stopping Arsenal from winning their first title in six years is the fitness of Cesc Fabregas. The Spanish midfielder limped off with a hamstring strain just after the half-hour mark in yesterday’s victory and I personally believe the longer he is sidelined for, the less chance Arsenal have of lifting the trophy in May.
I’m keen to hear what you have to say on this one. Comments below please.
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March 7th, 2010 @ 12:46 AM
Agree. Also think that Lord Persie coming back will give them a big lift. Other potential problem is the CB partnership which given the level of backup is vital.
United will drop points in one or more of the Liverpool, City and Chelsea games and if they play like today in other too.
March 7th, 2010 @ 12:47 AM
the fitness to fabregas is the key. i totally agree with that. and also some of the players(nasri, diaby and also clichy) are playing their best football in recent games. less mistakes and so on. hitting the form at this time of the year with only 2 points behind leaders is brilliant! the fixture list might be easier on paper but lets not get carried away. one game at a time! ad we’ll see how it will end. stoke game has really made the mark! it’s us against THEM. come on you gooners! LET’S WIN IT! winning the title with this team would even be better achievement than the unbeaten season i dare to think
March 7th, 2010 @ 1:25 AM
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March 7th, 2010 @ 1:57 AM
i think in all fairness,arsenal have proved before they can win games without fabregas,van persie arshavin,gallas,rosicky,diaby,nasri,bendtner,it doesnt matter who is out to a certain degree,arsenal play a system that allows for injuries to take minimum effect,3-0 against porto with or without the best player in england!!
March 7th, 2010 @ 2:15 AM
since you admit to disrespecting us by saying we were out of it only a few weeks ago. i urge you to calm down now. we are not the favourites but we are going to win it. fabs fitness is not an issue. if he misses a few games then another will take his place and do his duty. we heard it all before by the likes of you and others who said our title challenge would fall apart after van persie was injured. you people were wrong then so your oppions are worthless now. goodnight.
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March 7th, 2010 @ 5:44 AM
Totally agree with you. I’m sure that Man U and Chelsea would both prefer to have the run in the Gunners have. To get all three points against Spurs, Man City and Blackburn is not going to be easy. Van Persie coming back could make a big difference. Keeping Cesc and the other key lads fit is going to be all important. Losing on Tuesday may not be a bad thing in the scheme of things!!!!
March 7th, 2010 @ 7:57 AM
DO IT FOR AARON!
March 8th, 2010 @ 12:02 AM
Arsenal is too reliant on the services of Fabregas, and i think the likelihood for Fabregas leaving this summer to Barca is very high. Arsenal needs to step up in terms of flank attacks and deliver better crosses especially with Theo having pace to burn. I strongly hope Arsenal would not choke and continue their winning run. Although i am an Arsenal fan, a gut feeling tells me Arsenal would only place runner up this season. And as for the CL, probably they’ll make it up to the semis