Gary Neville predicts Arsenal will secure the Premier League title on Tuesday, May 19. Mikel Arteta’s squad advanced significantly toward their first top-flight crown in 22 years with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday.
Match Highlights and Controversies
Leandro Trossard’s 83rd-minute goal delivered the win in a game marred by referee and VAR decisions. This result positions Arsenal five points ahead at the top with two matches left, while Manchester City, in second, has a game in hand.
Neville’s Title Prediction
Neville foresees Arsenal clinching the trophy next Tuesday. He anticipates Manchester City defeating Crystal Palace on Wednesday and Arsenal overcoming Burnley on Monday. However, he doubts City will beat Bournemouth the following evening.
“I think City beat Palace, I think Arsenal beat Burnley and win it on May 19, the Tuesday night, by City not doing the job at Bournemouth,” Neville stated on Sky Sports.
“It can happen all sorts of different ways and Manchester City, to be fair, have got that ability to go right to the end but I think this is a hammer blow for City really. They have got the game, Wednesday, against Palace, they have got the cup final against Chelsea next Saturday so they can win a domestic double, which is a big achievement by the way, which deserves some congratulations if they go on and do it, and they have got to go to Bournemouth on the Tuesday.”
Neville highlighted Bournemouth’s form under Andoni Iraola, calling their clash a potential stumbling block for City. He described Arsenal’s West Ham encounter as a “dog of a game” and views City’s Bournemouth fixture similarly.
“I called this today, a dog of a game for Arsenal, and I think the game a week on Tuesday is a dog of a game for City and I think that is when it, in my mind if you are predicting it now, I think Arsenal win it without kicking a ball on that Tuesday night.”
Remaining Fixtures
Arsenal faces Burnley and Crystal Palace to end the league season. Manchester City concludes with trips to Palace, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa.
After the domestic campaign, Arsenal prepares for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30.
