Which Premier League fans want Arsenal or Man City to win? | OneFootball

As Arsenal lead the Premier League and Man City chase, rival fanbases have revealed who they want lifting the trophy.

According to NY Times, City drew support from fans of 11 other clubs, while Arsenal were backed by three of six London sides. Reasons ranged from admiration for style or managers to frustration with opponents, including City’s pending Premier League charges.

Earlier surprise contenders Aston Villa saw 62.2 per cent opt for City, often to stop Arsenal. Some also cited what they viewed as a lack of respect for Unai Emery from Arsenal fans.

Bournemouth leaned City at 61.1 per cent, with affection for Nathan Ake mentioned. Brentford favoured Arsenal at 65.6 per cent, partly to see David Raya collect a medal.

Everton were 71.7 per cent for Arsenal, many welcoming a different winner and wishing Mikel Arteta well. Liverpool fans mostly preferred City, over 70 per cent in the sample, though some were conflicted.

Manchester United fans leaned Arsenal at 58.7 per cent, while Tottenham backed City emphatically at 91.8 per cent. West Ham were near evenly split, 50.8 per cent for City, with many favouring Arsenal because of Declan Rice.

Elsewhere, Palace edged towards Arsenal at 52.2 per cent, Fulham 60.4 per cent Arsenal, Leeds 53.7 per cent City and Wolves 53.6 per cent City. Forest backed Arsenal at 63.9 per cent, Sunderland 68.4 per cent Arsenal, and Newcastle voters often picked City chiefly to deny Arsenal.

The run-in could still twist, with City nine points behind Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand and a meeting next month. Over the next two months, it remains to be seen whether Arteta’s side hold firm or Pep Guardiola summons a late surge.

Source: NY Times