Arsene Wenger points out 'advantage' Arsenal have over Man City in the title race

Despite fears Arsenal’s recent form could invite Man City to leapfrog them, Wenger feels his old team still has a fighting chance.

Manchester City’s hectic schedule may give Arsenal the advantage in the Premier League title battle, according to former Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.

With a game in hand, City sit four points behind the table-topping Gunners in second in the Premier League standings. The two sides will meet at the Etihad next Wednesday.

However, with City manager Pep Guardiola airing concerns over the level of fatigue in his treble title-chasing squad, Wenger shared his views after the Citizens played Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

“Arsenal still have their fate in their hands,” Wenger said on beIN Sport. “If they win the game [against City] they will win the championship.

“Like Guardiola said tonight City is tired. I felt really they finished tired in the last 10 or 15 minutes [against Bayern] and maybe Arsenal can take advantage of that. Arsenal plays nothing else, just the championship. They play on Friday night [against Southampton] after they have five days to prepare for this game.

“Physically they could have an advantage and surprise City that’s what I hope of course but let’s see. I still think we will win it.”

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