Well here we are again at the tail end of the season and it seems that once again only one contender remains with a legitimate title challenge, of course Arsenal still mathematically can win it and Chelsea are in with a shout but it has all come too late for anyone to knock United of their perch. You would think that if Chelsea had managed to pull themselves out of their run of such poor form sooner than they did, it would be a much different story. But then again you could say that about any team.Many people are expecting Arsene Wenger to give up coming in to this match, especially after his recent press conference where after years of denial even he seemed to be dejected. You never know, with calls for him to resign from his fans, it may just have become to much for Wenger to handle and this may be his last season at the Emirates.
But that isn't Wenger's style and it certainly isn't Arsenal's. As we have seen on countless occasions, Arsenal's "never say die" attitude has seen them score several goals after the 85th minute to take all 3 points. Unfortunately for them their weakness at the back has seen those extra points thrown away and that could have been the difference of winning and losing the title this season.
Arsenal's major dropped points this season
Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal (2 points) Arsenal 4-0 up at half time
Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool (2 points) Arsenal 1-0 up in the 98th minute
Spurs 3-2 Arsenal (3 points) Arsenal 2-0 up at half time
Arsenal 2-3 West Brom (3 Points) Arsenal 3-0 down at half time
West Brom 2-2 Arsenal (2 Points) Arsenal 2-0 for 70 minutes
Add those points together and Arsenal have 12 more points, that puts them 3 points clear at the top with 76 points, and this is why Wenger can no longer rely on excuses, he has seen first hand his side throw away the title and they will do well to finish 2nd.
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