Gary Neville believes Manchester City’s away clash against Bournemouth could be the game that hands Arsenal the Premier League title.
The former Manchester United defender shared his prediction while discussing the title race, insisting that Bournemouth away is the toughest remaining fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side. Neville expects Arsenal to continue winning their matches, while City could struggle on the south coast.
According to Neville, if City fail to get maximum points against Bournemouth, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal would move into a commanding position to finally end their long wait for the Premier League crown. He predicted that City would beat Crystal Palace and Arsenal would defeat Burnley, but believes Bournemouth could cause a major upset.
The title race has become extremely tight in recent weeks. Manchester City reduced Arsenal’s lead to just two points after a dominant 3-0 victory over Brentford, piling pressure on the Gunners heading into the final games of the season. throughout the campaign, arguing that Mikel Arteta’s side have shown the consistency, resilience, and mentality needed to become champions. Earlier in the season, he also claimed Arsenal would likely need a huge result against City to prove they were ready to win the league.
