Football Insider
By Callum O’Connell
Published on 2026-01-26 20:30:00
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Man City have been backed as the favourites to win the Premier League title after Arsenal stumbled and allowed them to narrow the gap.
Pep Guardiola’s side beat Wolves 2-0 before watching their title rivals Arsenal lose 3-2 at the hands of Man United as they closed the gap to four points.
Arsenal had the chance to pull nine points clear last weekend, but a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest saw them slip up, and the pressure is now unrelenting.
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Man City‘s previous record in close-fought title battles has given them a clear advantage.
Arsenal have finished as runners-up to City in the last two seasons despite previously…
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