Paul Merson says that if shock club defeats Arsenal, they can contend for the championship

Paul Merson says that if shock club defeats Arsenal, they can contend for the championship

The former Arsenal player thinks that Aston Villa’s victory over his old team this weekend might put them in the running for the championship.

Considering that Unai Emery’s team is now in third place in the Premier League standings,

they have taken a lot of people by surprise this season.

After winning their last 14 games at home, including a decisive victory against the treble winners on Wednesday night,

they have turned Villa Park into a fortress.

They could fall one point short of the lead, therefore Emery will be looking to put up a similar show against his old team on Saturday night when they host Arsenal.

Prior to the match, Merson stated on Sky Sports that if they defeat the Gunners,

they will be in the running for the championship.

He stated on Sky Sports, “Villa is in the title race if they beat Arsenal.”

“You have to give Aston Villa a chance if they can go and follow up their victory over Man City and beat Arsenal,

defeating the winners and runners-up from the previous season in four days.”

There is a lot of excitement surrounding Aston Villa vs Arsenal this coming Saturday. Even if they lost the previous game,

Aston Villa can pressure Arsenal’s offensive at home. Arsenal might attempt to set the pace and utilize their attacking prowess based on their prior strong performances.

In their last five games,both clubs have had excellent records, with Arsenal playing particularly well.

The tenacious side of Arteta will put Emery’s strategy and tactics to the test.

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