Paul Merson identifies potential Man City banana skin in Arsenal Premier League title race
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPaul Merson believes Manchester City's trip to Everton between their Champions League clash with Real Madrid could see them slip up in the title race.
Pep Guardiola's side were handed the advantage on Friday without even playing as Arsenal drew 3-3 with Southampton. The Gunners have now drawn their last three matches, leaving them five points clear at the top having played two games more than City.
The Blues host their challengers at the Etihad in a massive clash on Wednesday, with the general consensus being that a win or a draw would almost guarantee Guardiola's side the title.
But Merson believes there is still hope for Arsenal, with City's fixture pile-up set to 'catch up' with them. ALSO READ: 'Anything can happen' - Gabriel Jesus sends title warning to City "I’m still quite confident, I think the fixtures will catch up with Man City," Merson told Sky Sports. "The one game you don’t want to play in-between Real Madrid is Everton away. "Sean Dyche is going to make it very difficult.
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