Arsenal watched Liverpool vs Man City and laughed: they know they have the title in their hands.

By premiernews On Mar 12, 2024

Mikel Arteta would have watched Liverpool against Manchester City knowing that the Premier League title is in Arsenal's bag..

That is the opinion of the talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durhamwho believes the Gunners will finally end their 20-year wait for top-flight glory.

Arsenal currently sit in first place after racking up eight consecutive league wins.Credit: Getty

Arsenal are at the top of the table on goal difference after Kai Havertz's goal. late winner against Brentford on Saturday.

TO 1-1 draw between City and Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday meant both teams were unable to overcome the north Londoners, who have now won eight consecutive league games.

And with all three clubs out of this weekend's Premier League action, artetaThe men enter the international break as the team to beat.

Durham, a long-time Arsenal critic in Arsene Wengerof recent years, now believes they finally have what it takes, having delivered a damning verdict on their rivals.

Talking about comments before Chelsea 3-2 victory on Newcastle on Monday night, he said: “Let's talk about the title race, I'm going to give you plenty of reasons why Arsenal will win the title.

“They say it's a close race and all that. Arsenal They are going to win the title.

“They score more goals than the other two, they concede fewer goals, they are better than the other two and they play better.

“Erling Haaland (against Liverpool) was 2/10 at best in an important game – it was useless.

Arteta's rampant Arsenal boast the best goal difference in the top flightCredit: Getty

Durham believes Liverpool and City's weaknesses leave Arsenal as title favoritesCredit: Getty

“Luis Díaz had one of those days where he couldn't finish his dinner, (Darwin) Núñez didn't seem to want to score, (Harvey) Elliott never scores.

“Ederson was a disgrace, now he is away for four weeksI'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.

William Saliba gives a hilarious interview response that leaves Arsenal fans convinced Arsene Wenger is still influencing the club.

“Pep (Guardiola) he brought out his best player (Kevin De Bruyne) With 20 minutes left in the 90, (Julian) Álvarez looked more like a competition winner than a World Cup winner.

“Liverpool can't keep players fit, (Jurgen) Klopp strangely left (Mohamed) Salah and (Andy) Robertson on the bench for this one.

“And Liverpool's best midfielder is a 31-year-old journeyman, (and) dirty stopper called (Wataru) Endo.

“Arsenal saw that and laughed: they know they have the title in the bag unless they save it like last season. It's theirs.”

Next up for Arsenal in the Premier League is a trip to City on March 31, where a first win at the Etihad since January 2015 will surely cement them as title favourites.

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