By our reporter 21.4.2026
Former legendary Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said he has a strong belief the Gunners can still win the Premier League title even as Manchester City close in on them.
Arsenal blew their chances of establishing a strong lead when they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth at home and then last weekend lost to Man City at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal fans are hoping that City will slip when they face Burnley Wednesday night to give their club a respite.
Arsenal face Newcastle United this weekend in a match they must win to remain in contention for the title.
“I believe that Arsenal will win the league. I deeply believe. It looks, to me, like common sense.
“I like (Eberechi) Eze, (Martin) Odegaard, (Kai) Havertz and (Noni) Madueke attacking. Manchester City will not make the perfect run-in.”
Former England striker Gary Lineker also tipped the Gunners to win the title.
“It’s not impossible that it’ll be down to goal difference and it is very, very close. It’s great for the neutrals because you want it to go as close as you can right at the death so in that sense it was good.
“I feel a little bit for Arsenal, they’re going through it a little bit, but they’re still in the semi-final of the Champions League, they’ve got plenty to play for, they can still win the Premier League title.
“A lot of people will go, ‘Arsenal have choked’, it could still be a memorable season for them, I’m not going to jump on that bandwagon that they’re going to throw it away, it’s too soon to say that. They did show something, even though it didn’t go their way, it could have been different.”