05/12/2022【Feature】Petit: Two-horse race but Haaland the difference

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Emmanuel Petit won EPL and EFA double with Arsenal in the 1997/98 season and later played for Chelsea. Also, he was the member of the French squad that won 1998 WC and 2000 EURO.

Petit: Two-horse race but Haaland the difference 

In my opinion, Arsenal won’t fear anyone, but it’s also extremely important they start well. However, even though they’re top of the league, I don’t think they have what it takes to win the title for two reasons: Manchester City’s squad is bigger and stronger, and they have Erling Braut Haaland!

Can they challenge? If they start well and make some good signings in January then yes they can. Mikel Arteta has them so well-drilled, they are superb tactically and every player knows what’s expected of him. 

They have the joint-best defence in the league and the second-best attack, while players such as William Saliba, BukayoSaka, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli have performed so well this season. 

The biggest question for me is does the manager put his trust in Eddie Nketieh when Gabriel Fernando Jesus is out, or does he look to bring in someone new? 
Ultimately, I do believe Arsenal can challenge but I see ErlingBraut Haaland’s goals firing Manchester City to the title because, even when his team aren’t
playing well, he’ll win points on his own. 

Mohamed Salah holds the record in a 38-game season with 32 goals while, when teams played 42 games, both Alan Shearer and Andy Cole netted 34. I can see Erling Braut Haalandbreaking both because he’s already on 18 from 13 matches and scores goals for fun!

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