
Manchester City is in a strong position to potentially overtake Arsenal in the title race, with their upcoming match against Burnley being crucial. Despite some inconsistencies, there are three key reasons favoring City's chances for the title.
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This title race is a long way from being over and the Arsenal players just have to keep together now.
They are still top and the worst-case scenario when Manchester City go to Burnley on Wednesday is that they go above Arsenal on goal difference.
But, despite their inconsistency for most of this campaign, there are three reasons I would edge towards City to win the title.
Firstly, they are out of Europe, which means they are fresher. That definitely helps at this stage of the season.
Another thing that makes me believe they will get over the line is Pep Guardiola seems to have found a settled XI, which is very unlike him.
That is probably because City are usually playing twice a week, every week, so he has to chop and change.
But for the past three matches since the international break, Guardiola's only change has been in goal - James Trafford played against Liverpool in the FA Cup, just as he did against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final.
Whether it is by chance or by choice, Guardiola has found an XI that works together and seem to enjoy playing together too.
The front four has clicked, the central midfield combination of Rodri and Bernardo Silva is lovely - how can it not be with those two? - and their backline has really come together.
The article outlines three key reasons that suggest Manchester City has a strong chance of winning the title, despite their inconsistencies this season.
Manchester City's match against Burnley is critical as a win could allow them to surpass Arsenal on goal difference in the title race.
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City have scored nine goals in those three games against Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal and conceded only one. Guardiola has a great bench if anyone gets injured, but his team picks itself at the moment.
On top of that, big players turn up in the big moments - and Erling Haaland will surely make a difference too.