Gary Neville, the former captain of Manchester United, has emphasized that Arsenal’s recent 2-0 loss to Aston Villa doesn’t eliminate them from contention in the Premier League title race.
Despite goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins securing an unexpected victory for Unai Emery’s squad at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal find themselves in second place with 71 points, trailing Manchester City by just two points.
Following the defeat, many pundits have touted Manchester City as the clear favorites to secure their fourth consecutive league title, especially after Liverpool’s 1-0 loss at Anfield.
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However, Neville, speaking on Sky Sports, expressed confidence in Arsenal’s ability to bounce back from setbacks like this one. He urged viewers to remember the resilience the team showed last season when they overcame similar challenges.
He stated, “You have to trust them to respond to the Aston Villa defeat. They need to draw upon last season’s experiences when they faced unexpected hurdles. Getting back on track is crucial because Arsenal remains firmly in the title race. While it will be a tough challenge given Manchester City’s form, what matters is how Arsenal recover from this setback.”