Micah Richards has admitted that Manchester City are now the favourites to win the Premier League, but he does not believe the race is over for Arsenal just yet.
Arsenal remain top of the Premier League table, although City have the chance to knock them off their perch during midweek away at Burnley.
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City’s 2-1 win at the Etihad has certainly swung the momentum in their favour, and they will now be looking to get the job done in the final six matches.
But despite City’s momentum, Richards is still thinking that the title race is open and thinks the Champions League
Micah Richards says the Premier League title race is not over
Micah Richards firmly believes that the Premier League title race is not over, despite Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City.
The former City defender still thinks his old club have the edge; however, the title race is still very much open with six games left.
Richards told The Rest Is Football: “I think it’s more about the psychological battle, and we always talked about that. So if they were to go out against Atletico Madrid in the semi-final, does that derail them?
“I would probably agree that their fixtures look a little bit better, but you can’t hand-pick fixtures anymore because it goes down to momentum, and City have it at the moment, and that can change.
“You know, a couple of weeks is a long time in football. But I would think that those games are going to take a little bit out of them, but if they were to win against Atletico, go to the final, it could give them all the confidence that they need.
“So, yeah, it’s not done. I would still say City are the favourites because you’ve always asked the question whether City can go on that run. So I would just say City slight favourites.”
Arsenal’s fixtures vs Man City’s fixtures
Next up for the Gunners is a clash against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium, whilst City are away at Burnley in midweek before facing Everton the following weekend.
On paper, the Gunners’ Premier League fixtures look easier than City’s, who have to face Bournemouth and Brentford, who are both flying.
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Arsenal will certainly be looking at their three remaining home matches and backing themselves to take nine points, whilst Palace and West Ham away are also very winnable.
It’s also worth noting that the Gunners will not leave London for another Premier League game this season, which could also be another key factor.
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