Arsenal's wobble may not matter in title race

Football

Despite recent dropped points, Arsenal maintains a Premier League lead, with statistics suggesting they remain strong title contenders.

Arsenal currently leads the Premier League table with 50 points from 22 matches. The club holds a four-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City, who have 46 points from 23 games. Aston Villa sits third with 43 points.

The Gunners experienced a recent dip in form, going winless in their last three Premier League fixtures. This run included goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool. On Sunday, Arsenal suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Manchester United, ending their unbeaten record at Emirates Stadium this season.

Despite these results, Opta's supercomputer projected Arsenal as the frontrunners for the Premier League title earlier in January, assigning them a 78.98 percent chance of lifting the trophy. This projection suggested Arsenal would finish the season with approximately 84 points. Other leading clubs have also dropped points, allowing Arsenal to retain their strong position in the title race.

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