Why history shows Arsenal has everything to be worried about | OneFootball

For a few hours, Arsenal sat nine points clear at the top of the Premier League and even the most experienced pundits were claiming the title race was done and dusted.

One bookmaker has even paid out on Arsenal to win the Premier League this season, but this seems to be poor judgment given there are a lot of points still to play for.

Those nine points quickly reduced to six, with a rare and crucial City win against last season’s champions Liverpool. No doubt Mikel Arteta, Declan Rice and the rest of the Arsenal team were picturing the red and white ribbons on the trophy when Dominik Szoboszlai’s insane free-kick hit the back of the net.

However, Manchester City refused to be beaten. A dramatic late turnaround with goals from Bernado Silva and an Erling Haaland penalty, showed that there is a lot of fight left in Man City this season.

City then reduced the gap to just three points after the win against Fulham, albeit with Arsenal having a game in hand.

Anyone who has written City off has clearly forgotten about our knack for overcoming gaps at the top of the table. While many teams show strong promise throughout the season, we have seen would-be champions fall off in the crucial part of the season.

While other teams wilt under the pressure, Manchester City has thrived on the pressure, time and time again.

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The odds for Manchester City to win the Premier League have been slashed to around 10/3, as memories of past point deduction overhauls flood back.

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Bottlers beware, it is not over until it is mathematically impossible, and we are nowhere near that scenario right now.

Citizens will have a better memory than most when it comes to coming back later on in the season but here is a reminder of some of the most thrilling title wins after trailing in the table:

2018/19 – 10 Points

Perhaps the most memorable of all, for one day, Liverpool sat 10 points above City and looked to have one hand on the trophy. However, City managed an immaculate end to the season, winning 42 points from the final 42 available to top the table on the final day.

2013/14 – 9 Points

It was supposedly a two-horse race between Chelsea and Liverpool, with Liverpool 5 points ahead of Chelsea and 9 points ahead of city with just five games to go. Stevie G’s famous slip derailed Liverpool, Chelsea stalled too and City pipped them both at the post.

2022/23 – 8 Points

Another season where Arsenal was looking uncatchable for the majority of the season, only dropping six points from their first 29 games. Arsenal collapsed in the final stages and the rest is history as City added to the collection of Premier League titles.

With a third of the season remaining, who would rule Manchester City out of another historic Premier League title?

Arsenal fans will be feeling very nervous right now.