Hasselbaink: 'The second place in the Premier League will be a disaster for Arsenal'
In the 31st round yesterday, Arsenal started jubilantly and led West Ham two goals after only 10 minutes thanks to striker Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Martin Odegaard. However, the "Gunners" sagged, allowing West Ham to regain a goal thanks to Said Benrahma's 11m kick in the first half. In the second half, Jarrod Bowen tied the score at 2-2 just minutes after Bukayo Saka missed the penalty kick.
This is the second game in a row Arsenal has lost the victory despite taking a two-goal lead, after a 2-2 draw at Liverpool's Anfield. These results made the army under Mikel Arteta let Man City shorten the gap to four points. They even played more than one match. Both still have the right to decide with the direct confrontation taking place at Etihad on April 26.
On Sky Sports, Gary Neville commented that Arsenal still had a successful season even after being dominated by Man City. "The title race begins at Anfield," said the former England defender. "Look at the schedule. But they will give everything to get this position at the beginning of the season. Arsenal still have an unbelievable season if they finish second."
However, Roy Keane and Hasselbaink disagree. "No way. Arsenal have been top of the table all season," Keane interrupted his former Man Utd teammate. Hasselbaink supported Keane by arguing: "Other clubs will be stronger next season, and Arsenal may not be in the position they are now. Second place would be a disaster."
Keane continues to think that Arsenal will have a bad season if they don't win the Premier League. The former Ireland midfielder pointed out that the "Gunners" were soon eliminated from the FA Cup, English League Cup, Europa League to focus on the English Premier League, but still experienced two consecutive draws despite leading two goals at an important stage. important. "It was a big disappointment," he commented.
Neville later said he was not surprised when Arsenal repeatedly dropped points at key moments, like last season's sprint. At that time, despite having the advantage in the top 4 race, coach Mikel Arteta's army lost six of the last 12 matches of the season and lost tickets to the Champions League to rival Tottenham. The former Man Utd defender has also repeatedly predicted that Arsenal will be surpassed by Man City in the championship race.
This weekend, Arsenal host Southampton in the 32nd round of the English Premier League, while Man City kicks off the FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United at Wembley. This is an opportunity for the "Gunners" to widen the gap to seven points before the big battle at Etihad.
