Arsenal legend Paul Merson has thrown his weight behind his former club in the Premier League title race, suggesting Mikel Arteta’s side can succeed even if they stumble in the final fixtures.
According to Merson, the Gunners may not require a flawless finish to secure the championship. Writing in his Sportskeeda column, the ex-midfielder pointed out that Arsenal’s remaining matches—against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace—offer attainable points.
Merson highlighted a pivotal moment for Manchester City, noting that Jeremy Doku’s late strike against Everton prevented a more damaging result for Pep Guardiola’s team. “Imagine if Jeremy Doku hadn’t scored that late goal [against Everton], it could have been far worse for City,” he remarked.
Arsenal currently sits five points clear at the top, though City have a game in hand. This weekend, the north Londoners travel to West Ham, while the champions host Brentford. Merson remains confident: “I still believe Arsenal will win the league, and they might not have to win all their matches to do it.”