“Very difficult”- Paul Merson reveals how Chelsea could play key role in title race | OneFootball

Paul Merson thinks Chelsea could have a major role to play in the title race after the latest twist on Wednesday evening.

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Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead against Wolves and conceded a last minute equaliser meaning Manchester City have the chance to close the gap to just two points if they beat Newcastle this weekend.

The Gunners still have to travel to the Etihad to face City in what is shaping up to be an even bigger game in the title race.

Paul Merson on Chelsea role in the title race

Chelsea currently sit nine points behind City in fifth place, with Champions League qualification the main aim for Liam Rosenior. 

The Blues host Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday before they travel to The Emirates on March 1st in what is a massive game.

Chelsea could have a big say in the title race. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Merson believes Arsenal’s next two games are much tougher than City’s who face Newcastle and Leeds, whilst the Gunners have the North London Derby before the game with Chelsea.

“I always look at the next two games. Arsenal have got Chelsea and Tottenham, two very difficult games,” he told Sky Sports.

“More so, no disrespect to Newcastle and Leeds, but you take Newcastle and Leeds over Arsenal’s games.”

Chelsea have already played Arsenal three times this season, and are yet to win, but they have an opportunity to have a major say in the title race next weekend.

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Whilst the title race has taken another twist, the race for Champions League football is also full of twists and turns.

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Chelsea, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool are battling it out for three places, with one team set to miss out.

The Blues have a tough run of fixtures coming up after Burnley on Saturday, and in March they face Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Everton, a run which could have a big say on Champions League qualification.

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