Mark Goldbridge: Jurgen Klopp is aware that Liverpool’s title run is ended; Arsenal needs to win the North London derby to halt the “juggernaut” that is Man City.
The Gunners need to win on Sunday in order to maintain pressure on City, as the reigning champions are closing in on them and only one point separates them in second place with one game remaining following their 4-0 annihilation of Brighton.
In addition to agreeing with Liverpool’s catastrophic Merseyside derby loss to Everton, Goldbridge—a lifelong Manchester United supporter—is overjoyed that it seems as though their chances are finished.
He also believes that Arsenal can defeat Spurs on Sunday as Mikel Arteta’s club attempts to prevent Pep Guardiola’s “juggernaut” team from winning the title once more.
It will be extremely difficult for Arsenal to pursue Man City. Looking at City’s win percentage over the last ten years in the final five games of the season, it’s simply astounding. They will not allow Liverpool to re-enter by losing two games.
If Arsenal loses, this match will be as crucial to their title aspirations as Liverpool’s match against Everton was.
To stand a chance of preventing Man City from winning the championship for the sixth consecutive year, Arsenal must defeat them this season. They are the world’s greatest team. They’re enormous.
Spurs will be driven by two things: first, it’s a derby in North London; second, they have a spot in the top four to contend with.
You could practically say that Spurs will only finish in fifth place if Arsenal wins and Aston Villa also wins this weekend, and that Spurs are out of the title race if Arsenal loses. Spurs have a strong team, and this match is incredibly difficult to predict with such significant implications for both clubs.
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