In the world of football, predictions are a common occurrence. This time around, TalkSPORT pundits Graeme Souness and Simon Jordan have given their insights on the upcoming match between Manchester City and top-of-the-table Arsenal.
Graeme Souness has thrown his weight behind Manchester City to emerge victorious in this weekend's clash. The Premier League champions will be hosting the Gunners at Etihad Stadium. When asked for his prediction ahead of this crucial fixture.
TalkSPORT pundit, Graeme Souness, said:
“I would think Man City.”
On the other hand, fellow pundit Simon Jordan was less certain about Pep Guardiola’s side securing all three points against Gunners. He suggested that there is a possibility that both teams could share the spoils.
TalkSPORT pundit, Simon Jordan, said:
“If Arsenal win this I think they can win the league but I think it will be a draw.”
Pressure mounts as potential Premier League title decider looms
The outcome of Sunday’s match carries significant implications for both teams' standings in the Premier League table. If Arsenal manages to beat Manchester City, they would go four points clear at the top. Conversely, a home victory would provide Guardiola's men with a substantial boost heading into their final nine games.
Despite some hiccups at home this season against Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Crystal Palace where they dropped points; importantly though they haven’t lost at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City have got slight advantage over others
Post their face-off with Arsenal this weekend; it appears that Manchester City fixtures look easier run-in on paper towards finishing off their campaign without losing too many points. They have a home game against Aston Villa lined up along with away fixtures versus Tottenham and Brighton which might pose challenges but mostly they will be playing against teams from bottom half of table.
However, it should not be assumed that these matches will be easy as opponents scrambling for points to avoid relegation will put up a tough fight. Nevertheless, City seems to have a better chance than their two title rivals of ending the season in good form.
While it's crucial not to look too far ahead, the key for Manchester City is to kick off this final stretch with an emphatic win on Sunday and reaffirm their title credentials in the process. This match could potentially set the tone for their performance in the remaining games of this season.
