Gary Lineker has changed his prediction for the Premier League title. The prediction has come after Manchester City beat Chelsea and Arsenal lost to AFC Bournemouth. The Gunners lost to AFC Bournemouth by 2-1. By beating Chelsea 3-0, Manchester City got the advantage. After that, the Gunners has been reduced to just 6 points from the 12-point lead.
Why is Gary Lineker So Sure of Manchester City’s win?
Gary Lineker was constantly backing Arsenal to win the Premier League title, but he changed his mind after the weekend match. Now he is being seen in favor of Manchester City. As per Lineker, Arsenal hasn’t shown any creativity against AFC Bournemouth and also has not looked confident. Gary Lineker said Arsenal is out of form and has lost its momentum. Now, Manchester City has all the momentum.
As per the reports, Lineker felt for the first time that The Gunners would not win the title after Manchester City defeated Chelsea in the second half. He said he was confident for months about Arsenal’s win, but now he is unsure. Though defense was their strength this season, they haven’t shown up on that, either. He said next week’s football game is gonna be huge. Lineker is quite sure that Manchester City will win next week.
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Gary Neville is Really Concerned for Arsenal
As per Gary Neville, who has won eight Premier League titles at Manchester United, it would be painful for Arsenal if they lose again this time. Neville believes in Arsenal and expects it to win. He believes that if Arsenal does not recover, then it will be very hard for them in the future also. Neville said it will be painful for Arsenal if they don’t win this season.
A narrative is being set up for the The Gunners before next week’s match, that they are going to lose. Manchester City will defeat Arsenal and some will even enjoy seeing Arsenal collapse. In such a situation, the only thing Arsenal can do is stay calm and deal with the pressure. In midweek, there’s the Champions League too, which might help them recover.
What Are the Possible Solutions for Arsenal Now?
Thinking about the Manchester City match for a whole week would not help the Arsenal out of this. The only thing that can help Arsenal at this moment is to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. This can only boost their confidence. They can reach the semi-finals if they have the passion to win and fight. They have to balance their emotions without being too desperate before this next Sunday.
The Gunners lost on Saturday, not because they did not want it, but because they wanted it too much and because of that, they tired themselves. The thing to be kept in mind is that while chasing the title, you should not get overwhelmed and put any mental pressure. That makes you physically and mentally drained. This was seen against Bournemouth, where the pressure to win the title made the team desperate.
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Desperation came out of the pressure of not winning the title for the last two or three years. They have said it themselves, but the pressure from fans and the stadium is speaking out loud. It has become a serious matter now that they have to stay calm. In order to win this title, they have to keep their emotions under control. This is the only way out, as Oonly then can they win back the title and win the trust of their fans.
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