- Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has declared “Arsenal are gone” in the Premier League title race, believing all momentum now lies with Manchester City.
- Arsenal's lead at the top was cut to six points following a 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday, while Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory over Chelsea the following day.
- City, who have played one game less, are scheduled to face Arsenal in a pivotal match at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday.
- Scholes predicts a City win in the upcoming fixture and expects the league trophy to return to them for the fifth time in six seasons.
- He criticised Arsenal for not winning “big games” and noted that Pep Guardiola has had to coach his City team more intensely in recent months.
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Paul Scholes claims ‘Arsenal are gone’ in Premier League title race