Unai Emery insists Aston Villa are not title contenders, despite his team's impressive form. The Villans have moved just three points behind Arsenal in the Premier League table after a 2-1 win over their rivals on Saturday.
However, with Manchester City also in the top three, Villa's chances of winning the league cannot be ruled out. They have won nine of their last ten games, including seven straight in all competitions, and have scored more goals than expected goals (xG) tally.
Danny Murphy, a former Tottenham midfielder, believes that Villa are not yet title contenders due to their lack of depth. However, he acknowledges that their best XI can beat any team.
The loss to Villa has weakened Arsenal's position at the top of the table, with just two wins from their past five Premier League games. The absences of key players such as William Saliba, Martin Odegaard, and Bukayo Saka have also taken a toll on the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta was asked if his team had become Arsenal's to lose after the loss to Villa, but he expects them to cope with the pressure over the next six months. The manager believes that the level of the Premier League requires teams to perform consistently, and that Arsenal will need to bounce back from their current shaky spell.
The question now is whether Arsenal can regain their momentum and stay ahead of the pack in the title race. With Villa's impressive form and the unpredictability of the league, anything can happen over the course of the remaining 38 games.
However, with Manchester City also in the top three, Villa's chances of winning the league cannot be ruled out. They have won nine of their last ten games, including seven straight in all competitions, and have scored more goals than expected goals (xG) tally.
Danny Murphy, a former Tottenham midfielder, believes that Villa are not yet title contenders due to their lack of depth. However, he acknowledges that their best XI can beat any team.
The loss to Villa has weakened Arsenal's position at the top of the table, with just two wins from their past five Premier League games. The absences of key players such as William Saliba, Martin Odegaard, and Bukayo Saka have also taken a toll on the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta was asked if his team had become Arsenal's to lose after the loss to Villa, but he expects them to cope with the pressure over the next six months. The manager believes that the level of the Premier League requires teams to perform consistently, and that Arsenal will need to bounce back from their current shaky spell.
The question now is whether Arsenal can regain their momentum and stay ahead of the pack in the title race. With Villa's impressive form and the unpredictability of the league, anything can happen over the course of the remaining 38 games.
. They've got some serious momentum going on right now, and their form is actually pretty impressive. Three points behind Arsenal? That's not so bad! And let's be real, Manchester City are always gonna be there to put a dent in everyone's hopes 
. It's like they're just waiting for someone to slip up. But Villa? They're the ones doing all the hard work. I don't think it's too much to say that they could give anyone a run for their money.
. And don't even get me started on the xG tally - that's like tryin' to predict the weather 
. But what I do know is that this league is full of twists and turns, and anyone can make a comeback if they play smart 
. Still, you gotta wonder what's really goin' on behind the scenes... 
. They've been on a roll, and that's not gonna stop now. Plus, their xG tally is way up, so they're definitely scoring goals against the run of play. That's gotta count for something 
. And let's be real, Arsenal's had some major injuries lately 
. If Villa can keep this momentum going and stay healthy, I think they've got a legit shot at that title 
. i dont think Villa are underdogs anymore, theyre gonna take over the league if not already 
theyve been doing so well lately and their team spirit is literally inspiring! but at the same time, its also true that they dont have that depth Danny murphy makes some valid points about them needing to shore up their squad before they can seriously challenge for the title. but still, 9 wins out of 10? that's incredible 
The title race is heating up and I'm here for it 