Paul Merson believes that Arsenal have the opportunity to make a major statement in the Premier League title race if they can overcome Fulham this weekend. The Gunners currently sit at the top of the table and could move four points clear of Liverpool by the start of the new week, depending on results elsewhere. With Liverpool set to face Manchester United in a challenging fixture, Arsenal will be eager to capitalise on any potential slip from their closest rivals.
Fulham, however, have proven to be a difficult opponent for Mikel Arteta’s side in recent seasons. The Cottagers have avoided defeat in their last two home games against Arsenal, and Craven Cottage has often presented a tricky test for visiting teams. Despite this, Arsenal will be fully aware of the importance of maintaining consistency if they are to strengthen their claim for the Premier League title.
A Statement Victory in the Making
Writing in Sportskeeda, Paul Merson expressed his view that a victory over Fulham would send a powerful message to Arsenal’s rivals. He stated, “Three points in this game will send a strong message to their rivals about them learning from the mistakes of the past. Last season, when Arsenal finished second to Liverpool, they lost to West Ham, Fulham and Newcastle. If Arsenal win this Saturday, that’s all of those three teams beaten this season, and nine points they missed last time in the bag already! I actually think that if Arsenal win this game, they will walk the league title!”
Merson’s comments reflect the growing belief that Arsenal are a more mature and resilient side compared to last season. The ability to win difficult away matches, especially against teams that previously caused them problems, would demonstrate clear progress and underline their credentials as genuine title contenders.
Focus and Consistency Key to Arsenal’s Ambition
While the fixture against Fulham presents an immediate opportunity, Arsenal’s focus must remain on taking each game as it comes. Tougher challenges await in the coming weeks, and maintaining discipline and concentration will be crucial if they are to sustain their momentum at the top. Arteta’s side have already shown greater depth and tactical adaptability this season, and Merson’s remarks highlight the importance of translating those qualities into consistent results.
A victory at Craven Cottage would not only reinforce Arsenal’s position at the summit but could also serve as a defining moment in their pursuit of the Premier League title.
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“… I actually think that if Arsenal win this game, they will walk the league title!”
This is a dumb statement for anyone to be making in October with 31 games left to play.
If Arsenal can string together 18-game winning run (54 points out of the next possible 54), or if we are 15 points clear at the top in February, then we can talk about walking the league title.
We are not putting an 18 game winning run together lol
I think that was his point!!
That’s a bs statement to make but hey anything to get some traction is right for these pundit. “Walk the league” i would understand if he said we would win the league or winning those 3 fixtures would be a major statement.
In the Last 2 seasons we have 5 loss and 1 draw in those exact fixtures, winning all 3 would be a 7 or 9 pts swing.
Always great Paul!! Playing before Liverpool is advantageous. It puts pressure on them to respond. As Paul said 2 of the 3 bogey teams beaten already in Newcastle and West Ham. Beating Fulham complete the hattrick on bogey teams to WALK THE LEAGUE TITLE. COYG!!!
Maybe he exaggerated there but Merson isn’t entirely wrong in his assessment. Historically,under Arteta, we’ve struggled against teams that set up like Newcastle,Villa,Fulham and West Ham do. You can make a case that the points dropped to these teams in 2024/25 denied us the league. Converting just ONE draw or loss to these teams into a win and we’d have been PL champs.
Similarly,Porto and Bayern have set up mid block against us in the CL which gave us problems. Finding solutions against low and mid blocks is key to us winning silverware.