By Mashood Muheeb
English Premier League contender, Arsenal is in the bit of losing the title race after a huge shocking defeat to Brighton as Ilkay Gundogan’s duo and Haaland’s goal handled Pep Guordiala’s men a stunning victory at Goodison Park on Sunday
The defending champions Manchester City
are now a game away from claiming the title for the fifth time under Pep Guardiola within six years and three consecutive times.
The North London losses Focus, Suffered A Decline
The Gunners Premier League title dream began to be futile after three match draws in a row. Recall that Arteta’s Men deserted to fuel the title race after they failed to defend an advantageous two goals down against Liverpool and West Ham United respectively before a massive draw to Soton.
Man City thwarted the wish in a Champion’s deciding match, hammering North London 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Brighton Battles for the Champions league Spot
The Seagulls secured an amazing victory at Emirate cementing their top four race, coming behind Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Ten hag’s Manchester United with 58 points and two matches outstanding. Thus, frustrated Arsenal’s hope of winning the EPL.
The exit of a former manager Graham Potter means nothing to Albion with the team maintaining their wonderful performance under Roberto De Zerbi.
Meanwhile, it was a tough challenge for United in the FA semi final clash with De Zerbi’s men before they are through to the final after a penalty shoot out where they will face Hungry City.
However, a late injury time goal by Argentina professional and a World Cup winner Mac Allister avenged FA loss to Brighton in a Premier League clash last two weeks with Manchester United.
Arsenal’s Premier League Fantasy
The beginning of the season saw Mikel Arteta’s side aim to book a spot in top four for UEFA Champions League qualification. Arsenal’s dramatic campaign changed the team to a title dreamer sitting confidently on the top for several months.
Many attempts had proved abortive to reclaim the EPL title after the 2003/2004 astonished invincible season. To bring back the lost glory, ambitious Gunners claimed to have a focus after their exit in every other competition.
Maximum Attention On Champions League Saga
Won all their last 11 EPL matches, Pep’s side are not ready to let go of the title this time around again.
Speaking prior to the Arsenal defeat, Guardiola told Sky Sports”We’ve done our duty by beating them at the Etihad. Both teams have had an exceptional season. It was good to win between the Real Madrid games. Now we know two wins from the last three games will be enough”,
The City will now focus all their energy to a long term vision when they welcome Los Blancos on Wednesday at Etihad stadium for the Uefa Champions League’s semi final return leg.