Merson warns Arsenal to focus on top four ahead of title misses.
Paul Merson has warned his former club Arsenal not to focus on the Premier League title race at this time, but to focus their focus on top-four contenders. First of all
The Gunners They have been outstanding this season, collecting 31 points from 12 starts, staying top of the table and competing for the title for the first time since 2004.
However, Merson said Arsenal should focus on top-four contenders first and see Mikel Arteta’s side need a point in their trip to Chelsea on Day. This week to maintain the momentum of the team as well.
“I think there is still a lot to do. I really think so. The road is still long. We’ve seen form in the previous two games against Southampton and Leeds United. Where they picked up four points, which really shouldn’t have been a point.
“You looked at Liverpool last season. They didn’t win the league because they were one point behind on the last day of the season, they didn’t win against Chelsea , Man City or Tottenham. Despite beating all the other teams. Arsenal are doing that and that’s what it is. that they have to do (beat the big team)”
“Arsenal will be sure not to lose tomorrow. They shouldn’t lose focus from getting the top four first. Must not start thinking about winning the league at this time. You have to maintain your goals.”