Gary Neville sends title message to Arsenal after Man City beat Chelsea

Man Utd legend and ex-England defender Gary Neville (Picture: Sky Sports)

Gary Neville has reminded Arsenal they have the chance to ‘win the Premier League ’ by beating Manchester City next weekend after their title rivals beat Chelsea .

Asked whether Man City’s win over Chelsea was another ‘punch in the gut’ following their defeat to Bournemouth , Neville said on Sky Sports ‘You’re right but they would have expected Man City to win this football game.

‘Arsenal have to concentrate on what they’re going to do to Man City next Sunday. Arsenal can win the league next weekend – that won’t be a popular narrative this week but that’s the fact of it.

‘Everyone is thinking City will get to within three points but if you’re Arsenal you can win your first title in 22 years next week, that’s how they should look at it.

‘We’ve got an enormous game next weekend, a game that will define the Premier League season. Manchester City are smelling blood and have a free week to prepare for a monstrous clash.’

Neville added: ‘It just feels like Man City are starting to purr at the right time.

Manchester City beat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty)

‘We’re in the home straight now, the period when every game really does matter, and this team know that more than most.

‘The message they’ve sent to arsenal is not only that they’ve won and won well but also that they’re playing with confidence and they’ve got a bit or arrogance about them.