Arsenal currently sit at the top of the Premier League table and head into the next two fixtures with optimism, as they look to consolidate their position before the November international break. Mikel Arteta’s side face Burnley this weekend, followed by a clash with Sunderland next week, and both matches are viewed as winnable opportunities to strengthen their title credentials.
With their nearest rivals Liverpool and Manchester City set to play more challenging fixtures, the coming fortnight could prove significant in shaping the title race. Liverpool meets Aston Villa this weekend before taking on Manchester City in their next game, a run that could see points dropped by either side. For Arsenal, this presents a chance to establish a meaningful advantage going into the final stretch of the year.
Arsenal’s Opportunity to Build Momentum
The Gunners have shown consistency and maturity in their performances so far, combining strong defensive organisation with fluid attacking play. Their ability to adapt tactically to different opponents has been a key factor in their success. With confidence high and the squad in form, many believe Arsenal can continue their winning run through these next fixtures.
Paul Merson, analysing the upcoming matches, has expressed his confidence in Arsenal’s ability to take control of the title race. He believes that favourable fixtures, combined with Liverpool and Manchester City’s tougher schedule, could leave Arsenal in a commanding position before the break.
Merson’s Prediction on the Title Race
Writing for Sportskeeda, Merson stated: “In fact, the title race could be done and dusted in the next two weeks! They face Burnley and Sunderland before the international break, while Liverpool have Aston Villa and Manchester City. I expect Arsenal to win both them games and I’m not backing Liverpool to win this weekend. If City and Liverpool then take points off each other in gameweek 11, I think Arsenal will win the league quite comfortably.”
Merson’s assessment reflects growing confidence in Arsenal’s consistency and composure under pressure. However, while supporters will be encouraged by his optimism, Arteta and his players are likely to remain grounded. The Premier League season is long and unpredictable, and even the best sides face difficult periods.
Arsenal must continue to approach each fixture with focus and professionalism, taking the campaign game by game. Although it may be premature to talk about the title being “done and dusted”, there is no denying that the coming weeks could provide a crucial platform for the Gunners to reinforce their position as genuine contenders for the Premier League crown.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
ADMIN COMMENT
So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….
You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.
CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…
Arsenal could win the league by March, if you ask me..
Arsenal starts the campaign playing Man United, Liverpool, and Newcastle united away from home and Man City at home and are still four points at the top from the Cherries.
Here is where things gets interesting, It is the first time since 1992 that no city , Man United, Liverpool or Chelsea are in premier league top four.
Teams are running scared of Juggernaut Arsenal, but we must first strike the rod while it hot and take care of Burnley and Sunderland
I love your optimism Gunsmoke and I’d like to see it happen as well. Lots can happen between now and the end of the season as there are plenty of tricky opponents the team haven’t played yet who are higher in the league than expected and are more than capable of causing an upset
SueP,
Just off topic, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but on the predictions page you’re name has been reinstated in the League standings. 👍
Since 1992? are you talking of league table after 9 games or 38 games?
Am talking about this stage of any premier league campaign since 1992, the interesting thing about this is, we already played against teams one would consider are the cream on top.
I think it’s Man City for the title. They simply have the better squad than Liverpool and Arsenal. Man City have more world class and quality players than any other Prem squad and the best manager and coaches. Man City can score goals at will, which Arsenal can’t do. Imagine just 13 games left right now, it only needs 2 draws and a defeat in those last 13 for a 7 point gap to vanish. Arsenal have to go to Man City with just 6 games left, that could be where Man City get ahead and stay ahead. Our last game is at Palace, Newcastle after the City game. All it takes is the run in to go Pep’s way again.
Merson’s comments do not make sense at this stage of the season. It is far too early to be talking about winning the PL ‘comfortably”. There are many games left and Arsenal are yet to play some of the teams in form. There are a number of tough games over the next couple of months. There’s also a large number of fixtures from now to February and we have some injury issues.
All one can say is that Arsenal are in good position right now. If the injured players come back well and the rest remain injury free Arsenal have good chances.
It seems to me that those who want Arteta to fail, are already making the case that he has no reason not to win the PL this season.
Imagine if we lose the next two games, what will the headlines be then?!
We already have six first team squad players injured and the likelihood of not having more, is pie in the sky thinking _just as Merson saying the nonsense he’s spouting out is!!
Can’t have it both ways though mate
I have read words like domination , a juggernaut, revolution, comparisons with the Invincibles, a new era , etc
As a fanbase we can’t say that then say ….but if we don’t win please can we not not be critical
It’s one or thd other
No Dan, it’s not one or the other.
It’s being sensible, enjoying the moment in time, not getting carried away and realising that not one club in the history of the PL has won it after just a few games, whether it’s great football or not.
I have read that we play boring, lacklustre, sideways and backwards football, while relying on set pieces, with a manager who has no plan B and who’ll never win the PL with a owner like Mr Kronkie… so let’s just enjoy the moment!!
Oh I actually agree
Unfortunately ( not just in our fanbase) football has been ruined slightly by how reactionary some get
I do agree
Not just in our fanbase,football has become so reactionary
For me it’s way to early to be speaking of the title race being over by this month or that month. A balanced view both positive and negative have to be reached as far as I’m concerned.
As fans we’re all guilty of over reacting one way or the other, and I include myself in this to. Sometimes we let our emotions take over, but after some reflection we might not have written certain comments.
For me it’s a case of enjoying where we currently are, take one game and one competition at a time and see where it leads us. Any talk of the Title being over already is laughable at best.
And when you get pundits and ex-footballers peddling this rubbish, they should know better in my opinion.
I will say this since we have now beaten Burnley away…if we concede only 3 more goals in our next 10 epl games….then we are very very likely to own a commanding lead and go on to win it all! I’d be willing to bet on that!
I like how we are handling game by game.this championship is ours
#coyg