Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has made his prediction for Arsenal’s Premier League residence recreation in opposition to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday (December 2).
The Gunners are atop the standings, main second-placed Manchester Metropolis (29) by a degree after 13 video games. Mikel Arteta’s facet are in good current type within the league, successful their final two video games.
The Premier League leaders are coming off a powerful 6-0 UEFA Champions League residence win over Ligue 1 facet Lens in midweek. The victory confirmed their place within the knockouts as group winners.
Having misplaced simply as soon as within the league this time period – a 1-0 reverse at Newcastle United simply earlier than the November worldwide break – the Gunners are anticipated to beat a Wolves facet in twelfth place within the standings.
Berbatov thinks likewise, writing for Betting.betfair that he foresees a ‘comfy’ victory for Arteta’s facet:
“Arsenal beat Brentford final day trip. That is the way you do it if you wish to be champions, with late targets. I see a snug win for Arsenal.”
The Gunners received this fixture 5-0 on the final day of the 2022-23 season. That accomplished a league double for Arteta’s facet, having received 2-0 away.
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The Gunners have continued from the place they left off final season. After main the Premier League for a report 248 days, the Gunners faltered down the house stretch, ending 5 factors behind champions Manchester Metropolis.
With the added ‘distraction’ of Champions League soccer this season, many anticipated the Gunners to have a extra difficutl marketing campaign competing on a number of fronts.
Nonetheless, Arteta’s facet have flourished throughout competitions, topping the Premier League in addition to their Champions League group. Having overwhelmed Metropolis earlier this season within the FA Neighborhood Defend on penalties, the Gunners beat them 1-0 at residence within the league.
It was the Gunners’ first league win over the Cityzens in almost a decade as Arteta’s facet flaunted their title pedigree. In what’s turning out to be a good title race, the Gunners have began nicely of their quest to win their first league title in 20 years.
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