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Arsenal remain ahead in the Premier League title race after Man City won at Leeds and Petr Cech believes it could be now or never for the Gunners.
Arsenal sit two points ahead of City with a game at Chelsea to come on Sunday. However, City have it in their own hands, knowing if they win every single game – including against Arsenal – they will be champions.
Still, Arsenal are in the driving seat for now and according to former stopper Petr Cech, the Gunners have got to seize their moment.
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Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images Petr Cech says Arsenal have to capitalise on Liverpool and Man City drop off
It seems bizarre that Arsenal have once again let a big lead at the top go and the pressure is now firmly on for Mikel Arteta.
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Still, with a lead at the top, the Gunners hold the cards for now and according to Cech, this season is the one for Arsenal.
“It seems like they will never get a better opportunity because in the previous years, you know, the teams who won the league, Manchester City and Liverpool, they were very consistent,” Cech said on TNT.
“They have good games, but then they have unusual games where they drop points, so inconsistent again. This year it really is the best opportunity to take advantage of the other teams not being as consistent.”
Man City are putting together a worrying run
How many times do we see this from Man City? They keep within striking distance and then when it matters, they string together a run and come flying home.
At this moment in time, City are at it again. Their win at Elland Road means it’s now nine wins in ten for Pep Guardiola’s side.
That sort of form can be hard to maintain and match for other teams and Arsenal know that one slip up could now be costly.
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There is huge pressure on Arsenal right now. Beating Chelsea will send a message but if they drop points, then City will be all over it and from the outside looking in, the pressure will only increase.
It feels like a crucial weekend in the title race and Arsenal simply have to answer the question.
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