Arsenal legend Ian Wright has admitted that he is worried about his former club leading the way in the title race ahead of Manchester City.
Following the Blues' shock defeat to Brentford on Saturday and the Gunners' victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mikel Arteta's north London club are five points clear of Pep Guardiola's side heading into the World Cup break. Once the teams reassemble after the major tournament, City are thrust straight back into action against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, December 22 while Arsenal have a slightly longer rest which will last until Boxing Day.
The Gunners' lead at the top of the Premier League is surprising considering Arsenal have not won the title since the 2003/04 season. During the years that have followed, the north London side have been used to chasing down the teams that are above them, like City.
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This unfamiliar position for Arsenal has led to Wright being slightly worried about his old team's chances of still being on top come the end of May. Speaking on the Kelly and Wrighty Show, the former striker said: "If I am Man City, I will sit back and say: ‘Okay, Arsenal are the runners with us now’.
"We know that Man City can put the pressure. The pressure can come off Man City and they can relax and start playing.
"At the same time, of course, I would love for them to finish it off, but it’s going to be tough. I think they learnt a lot from last season, especially the run-in and that will stand them in good stead.
"I think it’s better to chase because you haven’t got anywhere else to go. You just have to keep winning that next one. If you are drawing, then you are hoping they lose.
"When you are chasing, you get the momentum of chasing. You get closer and closer and that would then start to make them feel: ‘Oh my gosh, where is the lead now?’
"This is why I am worried with Arsenal with the five points. They just think of the next game and, hopefully, if Man City lose and they win again, then they can get that cushion because, at some stage, they will come up against some problems."
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