Unconsciously, Arsenal, the veteran giant of the Premier League, has quietly broken into the top four. It is estimated that seeing such a ranking, many Arsenal fans will be a little unfamiliar. It can be said that this season's Arsenal has somewhat risen to the taste! With the 18th round of the Premier League, after their 4-1 victory over United, they also reached fourth place in the rankings. At the same time, he shrugged off the rival Manchester United for four points, and many fans said that the pressure of C Ronaldo to compete for the top four this season is still very large.
With a 4-1 win, Arsenal have risen
Arsenal's record in the most recent week of doubles has been very strong. Before this match against Leeds United, they had won two consecutive games and had not conceded a single goal, averaging 2.5 goals per game! In the match against Leeds United, Arsenal continued their previous excellent form, and the game only took the first half and became garbage time. Martinelli easily scored twice and Saka scored the third goal. At half-time, Arsenal took a 3-0 lead.
Had it not been for the referee giving Leeds United a penalty, Arsenal would have been expected to keep a clean sheet in this match. In the 84th minute of the game, Arsenal's offensive pace still did not stop. smith. Rowe took Odegaard's pass and scored his fourth goal. After winning the match, Arsenal won three consecutive league games and conceded only one goal. The defense is getting better and better.
Throwing Manchester United 5 points, C Ronaldo into the top four is a bit hanging?
With a 4-1 victory over United, Arsenal also broke into the top four. This is undoubtedly a surprise for many fans. At present, Arsenal have already beaten Manchester United by 5 points in terms of points, but Manchester United has missed two rounds. Six points ahead of Tottenham, tottenham 3 rounds less. It can be said that these 3 giants are still direct competitors in the competition for fourth place this season.
At present, Arsenal and Manchester United will be extremely fierce in the competition for the fourth place. On the one hand, Manchester United have a superstar like Cristiano Ronaldo, and his determination to play in the Champions League is undoubtedly stronger. On the other hand, Arsenal have been away from the Champions League for many years, their desire to compete is also very strong, and the team's record this season is getting better and better. In this situation of confrontation, the 2 giants are bound to compete fiercely. It can be said that with an opponent like Arsenal, C Ronaldo wants to lead Manchester United to fourth place, I am afraid it is not so easy.