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Patrice Evra makes prediction over Arsenal 'bottling' the Premier League title again
Mar 06 2026 13:11 · By Tony Mogan · 29 Reads
Evra still has lingering concerns over Arsenal’s title bid (Picture:Getty)
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has predicted Arsenal could still ‘bottle’ the Premier League title race.
There were more twists and turns at the summit of English football this week with Manchester City dropping two points at home to Nottingham Forest, who came from behind twice to rescue a 2-2 draw.
On the same night, Arsenal held firm away to Brighton with Bukayo Saka’s early goal securing another huge win to move his side seven points clear at the top.
City do have a game in hand and the two sides will meet at the Eithad in April. But for now, Arsenal once again have their fate in their own hands.
Mikel Arteta ’s side have finished second the last three seasons on the bounce, scarred by previous title bids falling by the wayside.
After missing out on the 2023-24 title on the final day of the season, Evra famously quipped: ‘Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix – You always have to wait for the next season.’
The former France international now insists he wants the Gunners to end their long wait for a title, but still has his doubts they get over the line.
Arsenal are seven points clear at the top (Picture: Getty)
Evra told Stake : ‘People think I hate Arsenal but I just love banter. When I was playing, Arsenal was always an easy team to play against, but times have changed.
‘Man City’s draw against Nottingham Forest is a big boost, and even if Brighton had lots of chances, Arsenal won.
Arsenal swept aside Tottenham in the north London derby (Picture: Getty)
Arteta will hope there is plenty more to celebrate this season (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal still fighting on four fronts (Picture: Getty)
‘This is a sign of a Premier League winner. I’ve been there five times. Some away wins can be very ugly. It was a good chance for Man City to keep the gap close, I don’t think it’s over but that win against Brighton was big for Arsenal.
‘I want Arsenal to win the league, I just hope they don’t bottle it again.