A big day in the title race
Three games down for decision in the Premier League on Sunday 22nd of January 2023. The title race could take another twist as Arsenal take on Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. Really looking forward to Super Sunday as Arsenal versus Man United has the potential to be a great match. Relegation threatened Wolves and Leeds are also in action against Brentford and Manchester City.
Leeds United got a timely confidence boost as they got their first win of 2023 against Cardiff in a third round FA Cup replay. Patrick Bamford has returned to fitness and has scored three goals in his last two games. Wilfried Gnonto scored a wonder goal against Cardiff and has the potential to have a great career ahead of him. Brentford are currently ninth in the Premier League table and have form in winning away games as they won 2-1 against Man City earlier in the season. Brentford will look for striker Ivan Toney to be the difference again as he has scored 13 goals in the 2022/2023 Premier League. My opinion is that both teams will score but Leeds will win 3-2.
Man City play their second home game in a row as relegation threatened Wolves travel to the Etihad Stadium. Man City came from two nil down to get a incredible 4-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday evening. Erling Haaland will look to improve on his tally of 22 Premier League goals against Wolves. Wolves will make it difficult for the home side by defending deep and trying to hit Man City on the counter attack. This game could see Wolves given Adama Traore a start as his pace will give Man City’s defenders nightmares. Man City have found it difficult to keep clean sheets as they have conceded four goals in their last two games against both Man United and Spurs. Score prediction 1-0
Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal this season as they are currently five points ahead of Man City in the title race. The spine of Arsenal’s team is very strong which includes goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, defender William Saliba, Norwegian playmaker Martin Odegaard and winger Bukayo Saka. Every game will be a test for Arsenal until the end of the season with current champions Man City breathing down their necks in the title race. Erik Ten Hag has done an unbelievable job with Man United to get them back into the top four of the Premier League. Man United have relied on defending deep and hitting teams on the counter attack in their big wins against Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal all at Old Trafford this season. The experience of Casemiro has been vital in Man United’s resurgence this season and it’s a big blow that he is suspended for their trip to the Emirates Stadium. Score prediction 1-2
Hopefully Arsenal versus Man United is not a anti-climax and provides a big performance from both teams. Really looking forward to today’s Premier League games and hope you enjoy it.