Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel has predicted that Manchester City will eventually catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Friedel made the comment while reacting to City’s dramatic 5–4 victory over Fulham on Tuesday night, a result that narrowed the gap between Pep Guardiola’s side and league leaders Arsenal to just two points. The Gunners, however, have the chance to restore a five-point lead when they host Brentford tonight at the Emirates Stadium.
Despite acknowledging Arsenal’s strong form, Friedel believes City’s experience and momentum will see them overtake Mikel Arteta’s side before the season ends.
“I think Man City will catch Arsenal,” he told talkSPORT. “I think Arsenal are the best team right now, I think they play the best football. But I think when it gets to March and April and they’re still going in Europe and the FA Cup, if they get one or two of the wrong injuries…”
Friedel added that City’s recent dip in form is behind them, warning that the champions are now on the rise again. “Man City has already fallen down, they’re on the mend. They’ve had their psychological dip and I think they’re going to start coming up.”
With the season entering its decisive months, Friedel’s comments add to the growing debate over whether Arsenal can hold off the defending champions in the final stretch.
