Arsenal is counting on Manchester City to shake up the Premier League title race as they take on leaders Liverpool this Sunday. City, who are no longer in contention for the title, have struggled for consistency this season but could still influence the battle at the top. A Liverpool loss at the Etihad, combined with an Arsenal victory against West Ham on Saturday, would cut the gap to just five points, with Arsenal still having a game in hand.
Mikel Arteta’s side has remained resilient despite injuries to key players like Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli. While Arsenal will look to avoid a repeat of their 2-0 home defeat to West Ham earlier this season, they can take confidence from their dominant 5-2 win at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, West Ham, under new manager Graham Potter, has struggled for form, winning just once in five league games.
Elsewhere, the weekend features crucial fixtures in the race for the top four. Nottingham Forest visits seventh-placed Newcastle, while Chelsea looks to end their slump against Aston Villa. Bournemouth, on a strong run of form, could leapfrog City into fourth if they beat Wolverhampton. With just weeks left in the season, every result could have a major impact on the title race and European qualification hopes.
