Arsenal's players still seem to be under the shadow of City's defeat, which may not be unrelated to the difference in strength between the two teams.
Admittedly, I don't see the Arsenal winning the league, however, their leap forward this season cannot be ignored. They are capable of competing for league honors and have managed to qualify for the Champions League. I believe that they can finish this season's league campaign in a strong position in the upcoming matches.
However, it is clear that the Arsenal's squad is no match for Manchester City. Coach Adi Da has mostly relied on a fixed lineup this season, which has dealt a fatal blow to the team once key players such as William Shaliba got injured. Therefore, they must bring in new blood to strengthen this summer.
With five league matches remaining, Arsenal will have a London derby against Chelsea, which will be a crucial moment to regain confidence. The team is under less pressure at the moment, and players like Bukayosaka, Gabriele Martinelli and Martin Odigat are expected to show their strength against Chelsea in the midst of a slump.
However, the Blues' performance has been equally disappointing, and interim coach Lambert seems to be unable to turn around the team's unfavorable situation. The team spirit of the players is lacking and their goal-scoring ability is quite low, with only one accidental goal in the last seven games. Why has the club failed to bring in a real striker despite spending a lot of money?
However, Chelsea's backline is also full of problems. The starting lineup is never fixed and players change positions frequently, resulting in a lack of stability and confidence.
