Arsenal’s momentum in the Premier League title race appears to be slipping after a disastrous night at Molineux.
Despite holding a commanding two-point lead against the bottom-placed Wolves, The Gunners collapsed in the final stages, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Fans and critics question their spirituality.
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All three points looked set to be taken as the North Londoners took a 2-0 lead thanks to an early header from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie’s first goal for Arsenal.
but, Wolves’ frenzied fightback ended with a 94th-minute own goal from Riccardo Calafioli. Following a defensive mix-up between David Raya and Gabriel. The result means Arsenal have won just two of their last seven league games.
Paul Merson: Take Premier League title from Arsenal’s hands
After the final whistle, Arsenal legend Paul Merson gave his assessment of the title race on Sky Sports. Arsenal still lead the table with a five-point lead, but Manchester City now have a game in hand and maintain good momentum.
He said (quoted from BBC Sport): “I know Arsenal have been in this position three times before, but it may never happen again.
“We’ve cleared so many points, and then all of a sudden it’s out of their control. It’s already in full swing. The ‘bottle job’ claims are coming in earnest.”
Will Arsenal end up finishing second for the fourth consecutive season?
The haunting ghosts of the past are starting to cast a heavy shadow over Mikel Arteta’s team.
Arsenal have finished runners-up to Manchester City in each of the past three seasons, and this latest setback is painfully nostalgic.
With a daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium still remaining in April, Manchester City are strangled and the pressure is at boiling point.
Arteta must now find a way to stabilize a team that appears to be on edge in crucial moments.
If they can’t rediscover their clinical edge, they risk a fourth consecutive year of heartbreak and what once looked like a procession of matches will once again turn into a second-place finish.
