Arsenal paid to learn it in the last two seasons when there was hope of stealing the title from Manchester City, each time in vain. Each point lost can be very costly in the race for the title. So, this Saturday, Mikel Arteta's men may have lost very big. A defeat against Bournemouth (1-2) and a draw against Liverpool (2-2) during the last two Premier League weekends did not suit the Gunners. But now Mikel Arteta's players also fell on Newcastle's pitch this Saturday (0-1).
Arsenal eight points behind City this evening?
The Gunners were quickly cooled by Isak's opener, a perfect header from a well-aimed cross from Gordon (12th). Despite an opportunity from Merino before the break (26th), an apathetic Arsenal did not really succeed in creating danger afterwards. Only Rice had a very big unconverted opportunity at the end of the match (90+3rd). Result of the races, Arsenal could be eight lengths behind Manchester City this Saturday evening, if the Citizens win against Bournemouth. In other words, an eternity…
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To summarize
As for Arsenal, we have perhaps already almost lost our title hopes this season with a painful defeat. The Gunners, who have not won in three matches in the Premier League, are letting the others fly away.
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