Beyond the clash against Manchester City on Sunday, here are three Premier League matches that will define the race for Arsenal’s name.
The Premier League’s name won’t be won or lost when Arsenal take on Manchester City on Sunday.
Of course, the clash between Mikel Arteta’s men and the reigning champions at the Etihad Stadium is important. If the Gunners manage to pick up all 3 points, they will send a big intention and put the North London team in the driver’s seat when it comes to the name race. However, it is possible that Arsenal will be without Gabriel Martinelli for this match.
Whatever the outcome in the northwest this weekend, there are still Premier League games and everything to play for for Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Arsenal are very concerned about this name race, but they still have some incredible games ahead of them.
The north London derby is a hard-fought game, but the context of this season’s game will give it extra significance. Spurs will be desperate to end the race for the Gunners’ name. Similarly, Arsenal enthusiasts would like to take a step further towards the name while also gaining an edge over their bitter rivals.
Spurs have a lot to say in the overall name race this season, having yet to face Manchester City and Liverpool.
Declan Rice delivered one of his iconic hero moments with a delayed goal against the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season. Arsenal now want to complete the league double against Manchester United for the first time since the 2006/07 campaign.
Erik Ten Hag’s side have been inconsistent this season but are still capable of showing up in big games and causing disruption for the Gunners at Old Trafford.
Arteta and his Arsenal will only be left to watch and hope that Spurs can do them a favour in this match, which is not yet scheduled due to Manchester City’s involvement in the FA Cup, as shown through Tottenham’s official website.
Manchester City have a poor away record against Spurs, having failed to win in any of their last four Premier League visits to Tottenham in north London. Arsenal want this barren streak to continue.