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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Jonathan Wilson

Why do so many people want Arsenal to fail in the Premier League title race?

Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Magalhaes, Mikel Arteta
Man City were seen as inevitable when Raheem Sterling was at his peak. Present day Arsenal are less certain, and maybe less popular. Composite: Getty Images

What was striking after Arsenal’s grim 1-0 win at Brighton on Wednesday was less Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler’s attack on the Gunners’ style than the way his criticism seemed to resonate. In England, it feels as though almost nobody, other than Arsenal supporters or anyone-but-City fans, wants them to win the title.

“If I would ask everyone in the room: ‘Did you really enjoy this football game?’ I’m sure maybe one raises his arm because he’s a big Arsenal fan but, besides that, no chance,” Hürzeler said.

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