Paul Merson has ruled four ‘big teams’ out of the Premier League title race after Arsenal beat Brighton to move seven points clear of defending champions Manchester City.
Arsenal boast a seven-point lead in the title race after they proved too strong for Brighton and saw Man City drop points against Everton earlier in the day.
Arsenal enjoyed a near flawless first-half to the season but there were fears the World Cup break – and an injury to Gabriel Jesus – could derail their Premier League title challenge.
Arsenal have so far dismissed those fears, coming from behind to beat London rivals West Ham on Boxing Day and then outclassing Brighton in their final game of 2022.
Merson believes Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal’s are the real deal and says his former club’s form has already ruled four ‘big teams’ out of the title race.
Arsenal are now 11 points ahead of fourth-placed Manchester United, with the likes of Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea even further adrift.
For me it’s Arsenal or Man City unless the other teams go on the most extraordinary run in Premier League history.
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