Leeds United's 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday may strangely increase Arsenal's slim chances of winning this season's Premier League title.
The north Londoners currently sit one point behind league leaders Manchester City, although the reigning champions have a game in hand on their title rivals. The Citizens' next fixture takes place on Sunday afternoon away to Everton, who are currently locked in an intense relegation battle with Leeds.
With Sam Allardyce's side picking up a point this afternoon, they are now just one point behind the Toffees in 17th, potentially giving the Merseyside-based club some extra motivation to put in a solid performance against City tomorrow. Arsenal will be watching on intently, desperate for Sean Dyche and co to deliver a defensive masterclass before they welcome Brighton to the Emirates Stadium late on in the day.
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City boss Pep Guardiola has already begun the mind games, predicting the Gunners to win all three of their remaining league outings. "I think definitely they are going to win their three games, I would like them to drop points to be honest but I think they will get nine points", the former Barcelona boss said when asked about Arsenal's title hopes.
When asked about the Toffees, Guardiola added: "There were big results in the Premier League but we thought in the last games everyone plays for something and will be tough. It can happen.
"They scored the first goal in the first minute (during their 5-1 win against Brighton), a surprise for the two early goals, the physicality Everton have is really, really good. Anything can happen."
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