Resurgent team is hoping for an eight-point lead in the title race
London - Arsenal’s defeat by Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round in January may turn out to be a blessing in disguise as this Sunday they have the chance to open an eight-point lead over City in the Premier League title race.
Eight points ahead, albeit from one game more, would be a sizeable cushion for the Gunners to take into the international break as a first English title since 2004 glints on the horizon. Should they do it, former Liverpool midfielder and now Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes it would rank not far below Leicester City’s fairytale title in 2016.
Palace, managed by former Arsenal great Patrick Vieira, are in a horrible rut and 12th place in the standings is misleading as they are only three points above the relegation zone after Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat away to Brighton and Hove Albion, their fourth successive match without scoring. Tottenham, who bounced back to form by beating Forest last weekend, travel to bottom club Southampton on Saturday while Brentford, who are also sniffing a chance to qualify for Europe, welcome Leicester.
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