Arsenal applied pressure on the Premier League title race with their comfortable 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday. The Gunners reduced the deficit to Liverpool to just seven points, after the Anfield club dropped points away at Newcastle United.
The title race is wide open with Mikel Arteta’s side chasing down the leaders with the final games of the calendar year on the horizon. The stakes could not be higher going into the hectic Christmas period and there is no let up for any of the title-chasers.
Injuries are wreaking havoc across the Premier League with Liverpool handed fresh woes, while Arsenal have been forced to weather issues of their own – as Gabriel added to the concern when he missed Wednesday’s win.
Arsenal issue firm William Saliba transfer stance as double Real Madrid dilemma emerges
Real Madrid continue to be linked with Arsenal defender William Saliba. The Frenchman has been the subject of increasing speculation over a possible move to the Spanish giants following his seismic rise at the Emirates Stadium recently.
Saliba has been credited for being one of the key cogs in helping transform Arteta’s side as they’ve gone from challenging in the top four to title race regulars. However, due to his string of impressive displays in north London, the centre-back has become the topic of transfer interest.
