Arsenal's Unyielding Grip on Premier League Supremacy
The narrative that Arsenal are about to relinquish their grip on the Premier League title has been grossly overstated. In reality, the Gunners have continued to build an insurmountable lead over their closest rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool.
It's ironic that those who had already predicted a City dominance were proven correct in November, when the halfway point of the season arrived with the big club having dropped as many points as they did in 2017-18. The fact remains, however, that Arsenal have been significantly better than everyone else this season.
Their recent north London derby victory over Tottenham was a crushing statement of purpose, highlighting the team's growing confidence and cohesion. Mikel Arteta's side has put together an extremely strong squad, with players such as Leandro Trossard and Pierre Hincapié excelling in open play. The absence of Gabriel did not appear to be a major issue, as Arsenal maintained their dominance without him.
Liverpool, once the serious contender for the title, now seem adrift and uncertain, while Chelsea's chances are somewhat more plausible but still far from guaranteed. Meanwhile, Manchester City continue to falter, and it's hard to envision them mounting a significant challenge to Arsenal's supremacy in the coming weeks.
The psychological aspect of the league cannot be ignored – as the run-in wears on, the pursuer gains ground. However, for now, it seems that Arsenal are impervious to external pressure. Their impressive performances have built an unshakeable foundation, and it would take a series of unprecedented events to disrupt their dominance.
The Premier League season has entered its most critical phase, but one thing is clear: Arsenal's grip on the title looks unyielding.
The narrative that Arsenal are about to relinquish their grip on the Premier League title has been grossly overstated. In reality, the Gunners have continued to build an insurmountable lead over their closest rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool.
It's ironic that those who had already predicted a City dominance were proven correct in November, when the halfway point of the season arrived with the big club having dropped as many points as they did in 2017-18. The fact remains, however, that Arsenal have been significantly better than everyone else this season.
Their recent north London derby victory over Tottenham was a crushing statement of purpose, highlighting the team's growing confidence and cohesion. Mikel Arteta's side has put together an extremely strong squad, with players such as Leandro Trossard and Pierre Hincapié excelling in open play. The absence of Gabriel did not appear to be a major issue, as Arsenal maintained their dominance without him.
Liverpool, once the serious contender for the title, now seem adrift and uncertain, while Chelsea's chances are somewhat more plausible but still far from guaranteed. Meanwhile, Manchester City continue to falter, and it's hard to envision them mounting a significant challenge to Arsenal's supremacy in the coming weeks.
The psychological aspect of the league cannot be ignored – as the run-in wears on, the pursuer gains ground. However, for now, it seems that Arsenal are impervious to external pressure. Their impressive performances have built an unshakeable foundation, and it would take a series of unprecedented events to disrupt their dominance.
The Premier League season has entered its most critical phase, but one thing is clear: Arsenal's grip on the title looks unyielding.