Former Arsenal and Man City player believes one won’t drop anymore points

Former Arsenal and Man City player believes one won’t drop anymore points Vieira Prediction Raises Stakes in Arsenal and Man City Title Race Patrick Vieira has delivered a pointed prediction that sharpens the focus on the Premier League run-in, with Arsenal now under pressure from Manchester City after a pivotal weekend result. Photo IMAGO City’s 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium has tightened the margins to just three points, with Pep Guardiola’s side holding a game in hand. It is a familiar position for a team that tends to gather pace as the season reaches its decisive phase, and one that adds weight to Vieira’s assessment of how the title race may unfold.

Momentum Shift After Etihad Result Goals from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki ensured City capitalised on home advantage, turning what had been a narrow lead for Arsenal into a finely balanced contest. The fixture against Burnley, brought forward due to FA Cup commitments, now carries added significance. Photo: IMAGO Victory there would extend City’s current sequence to three straight league wins and five across all competitions, a response that has followed their Champions League exit against Real Madrid.

That reaction speaks to a squad accustomed to recalibrating quickly, with belief reinforced by results. Vieira’s reading of the situation reflects that dynamic. Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “Yes of course you will start to think about it, there are only five games remaining.

“Just to disagree a little bit with Gary [Neville], I don’t believe that a manager like Pep in December will say ‘OK, if we qualify for the Champions League, I will be happy with it’. I don’t think he is that type of manager. Photo IMAGO “I think he will challenge and he is where he was hoping the team would be.