Jamie Carragher Names Preferred Title Winner After Arsenal Drops More Points

In a recent analysis amid the tight Premier League title race, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher expressed his preference for the champion while acknowledging Arsenal's recent stumbles. With Arsenal leading by four points after 19 matches under Mikel Arteta, Carragher predicts they will ultimately lift the trophy, ending their 22-year wait, but not without intense competition.[1][3]

Carragher highlights Arsenal's strongest squad depth, crediting their spine—goalkeeper, center-backs, and Declan Rice—for solid foundations. However, he warns of their ongoing injury problems, which have historically hampered them more than rivals, and recent form dips after dropping points.[1][2]

The only real threat, per Carragher, is Manchester City. Despite lacking Arsenal's bench quality, Pep Guardiola's side thrives with its peak starting XI, especially Erling Haaland's electric form. He compares City to Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United teams that peaked late, grinding out titles through know-how. "If City are still within touching distance by late March, Guardiola will be confident and Arsenal fans nervous," Carragher notes.[1]

He's "glad" Arsenal dropped more points recently, injecting drama into the race, but remains convinced Arsenal won't squander their lead. The season's halfway mark sets up a tense second half, with City's potential run posing the decisive challenge.[1][3]

Carragher's verdict underscores Arsenal's edge in squad quality against City's star power, though injuries could derail the Gunners. As the race heats up toward 2026, fans await if Arteta's men hold firm or Guardiola scripts another twist.[1][4]

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