BBC presenter Gary Lineker remains to be sticking along with his prediction that Arsenal, not Manchester Metropolis, will win the Premier League this season.
The Gunners have now misplaced back-to-back video games after dropping to Fulham on the weekend and, whereas Lineker says he gained’t change his thoughts on who will win the title, he nonetheless feels that Metropolis could find yourself ending prime:
“I did [pick Arsenal], I did, solely to be opposite to you two who had each gone for the plain alternative of Manchester Metropolis, I nonetheless suspect it most likely can be Manchester Metropolis, however I’m not altering, despite the fact that I’d relatively Tottenham win the league and Aston Villa are in there.”
You do get the sensation that Lineker is hedging his bets considerably. He doesn’t need to abandon his authentic pre-season prediction however he is aware of Metropolis are approaching sturdy and will depart Arsenal within the mud.
Metropolis’s subsequent 5 fixtures
Subsequent up, Pep Guardiola‘s aspect journey to Newcastle, earlier than internet hosting Burnley on the Etihad. They then face Brentford away from dwelling earlier than taking up Chelsea (h) and Bournemouth (a).
There are a couple of difficult video games in there however you could possibly see the Cityzens taking 13 factors from a attainable 15 if all goes to plan. You may’t rule out a draw away at both Newcastle or Bournemouth.
Arsenal’s subsequent 5 fixtures
After dropping to each West Ham and Fulham, the Gunners know they might want to get the three factors after they tackle Crystal Palace of their subsequent league fixture later this month.
Following the Eagles, Mikel Arteta’s workforce have an away journey to Nottingham Forest earlier than internet hosting fellow title rivals Liverpool on the Emirates. In addition they need to play West Ham once more on the London Stadium and Burnley (a).