3 reasons why Arsenal are still favourites in title race

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Mikel Arteta’s side are where they are for a reason. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Mikel Arteta’s side are where they are for a reason. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

2. Trust what you see

Arsenal are simply magnificent. The play from the back, the immaculate midfield, the formation that turns a front three into a front five at times, and the juvenile enthusiasm that runs through the entire club are all felt and seen on game day.

It is not an outrageous position to think City are capable of winning the league – they have done so four times in the last five seasons – it is unfair, however, to see them as the favourites at this stage. The young Arsenal team have simply been unstoppable. The biggest advantage the Gunners have is their ability to regroup and go again.

One can be sure the draw at Anfield will do little to demoralise this excellent crop of Arsenal talent whether that be on the bench, on the pitch or in the dugout.

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