Here’s the break down. What’s done is done, and it’s in the past regardless of the fact that the result at Emirates last weekend was just pathetic. With less than three month to and eight games in hand arsenal really has to push forward and make things happen. I am trying to ignore all the news which say that they are out of the title race and the dream has sunk. Forget about it, I think arsenal has a fair chance of winning this but needs to win the small games and at least two out of the three big games.
This is how the rest of the season for arsenal breaks down, here are the remain english premier league fixtures for the rest of the season:
Sun 23 March
Chelsea Vs. Arsenal FC (Away)
Sat 29 March
Bolton Vs. Arsenal FC (Away)
Sat 5 Arpil
Arsenal FC vs. Liverpool (Home)
Sun 13 April
Manchester United. Vs. Arsenal FC (Away)
Sat 19 April
Arsenal FC Vs. Reading (Home)
Mon 28 April
Derby Vs. Arsenal (Away)
Sat 3 May
Arsenal Vs. Everton (Home)
Sun 11 May
Sunderland Vs. Arsenal (Away)
Of the games which are left I expect arsenal to breeze through Derby, Reading, Sunderland and Bolton. With at derby sitting good at the bottom of the table and looking to stay there for the rest of the season most probably, I think Arsenal should have no problem at all over coming them. Sunderland might look tough with Roy Keane as their manager but they are only just clear of the relegation zone for now. Arsenal can easily put them there and I honestly expect them to. Reading is a side which has provided miracles through out the season but not a side which can over come arsenal easily, I think arsenal should get the three points. Where as Bolton which were a side to compete with last season because of Nicolas Anelka are also sitting pretty in the relegation zone and should be an easy side to beat just like arsenal did in the beginning of the season.
The team which is a slight concern are Everton. Everton has played well this season and has managed to compete for the Champions League spot and are still very much in the race. They have only lost eight games this season but fortunately for arsenal five of them have been away from home.
The games which will make and break the season for arsenal are the ones against the other big sides of the premiership. The young squad at the Emirates has to gather their nerves and get into it. If they want the season they have to work for it and show it.
The next game at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea can probably shut the doors of lifting the trophy for asrenal. Chelsea has been amazing at their home not losing any game for the longest time. Like I said earlier arsenal needs a few miracles, this is one of them. With this win arsenal can secure two things. One confidence of the players for beating Chelsea at home and two eliminate Chelsea from securing the second spot in the Premier League.
The game against Liverpool is going to be interesting, even though Liverpool is in great form but I think history over the last few years is on our side. Arsenal has managed to win against Liverpool very convincing in the EPL time after time and I am looking forward to them doing that again. The fact that it is being played at home is definitely a plus point.
The game against Manchester United can turn out to be a big one even the season decider but we have a while to go before we can declare that. Not that all the tickets are sold out already but I am guessing Manchester United can raise the ticket prices to twice as much and still manage to sell a full house. So seldom do we see two sides competing so closing for the title and playing in such an exciting season decider at the end of the season. I can assure you it can turn out to be the highest watched show or what ever you want to call it for the day.
And finally this is why I think arsenal has a really good chance of making a good come and lifting the title. I predict this with the assumption that arsenal won’t mess up in the small five games cause if they do then I guess they just don’t deserve to win. Here goes nothing; the best part of the remaining games is that all the big sides have to play against each other. I think arsenal will draw against Chelsea and win against Liverpool. This means that arsenal is expected to drop two more points leaving Manchester United two points and probably a game in hand ahead.
The current leaders are starting to look a little shaky against. Their win against Derby was the least bit convincing and this is why I expect Manchester United to drop at least five points besides the big match against arsenal. I think they will lose one and draw the other against Chelsea and Liverpool.
With the above predictions becoming true, this means that arsenal and man utd with be tied in points but the latter will probably be on the top of the table because of the goal differences. What it will boil down to is the big game against Arsenal. I think the winner of that game will go on to lift the title. Even though it’s an away game against Manchester United but I think arsenal will really be pumped for this and will look more determined to win because it’s been a while since the club has done this and probably the first time for most of the squad where as players at manu have already been there and done that and we all know the side which wants it more will take it on the day….
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March 18, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Your having a joke haha, I think of the top 3 Arsenal are now the least likely to win the league, you have to play Chelsea who haven’t been beaten at home in a long time, they are in good form and your club are playing crap, Chelsea to win that, Liverpool are also in form and I would expect them to get a draw at the Emirates, Man Utd will thump you at Old Trafford like in the Cup, and both Bolton and Everton are dodgy teams for Arsenal. Even playing the likes of Sunderland away and Reading at home can be tough as their both fighting relegation. The only game you are sure to win is at Derby and their confidence is high after taking United all the way over 90 min.
March 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I can understand why this seems like a joke to you but did you by any chance watch arsenal’s game against AC Milan. How many people do you really think expected arsenal to win that one. I agree we’ve had a few bad games in the last few weeks but it takes one game to change all that around and next game could be it. If arsenal wins the next game, you watch them move on to lift the title. I agree Chelsea hasn’t lost in home in a very long time but arsenal went on a 49 games unbeaten run and it came to an abrupt end. Everything has to end sometime… And’s not like arsenal can’t beat Chelsea.