"Arsenal are on track for a 14th league title. When the Premier League leaders slip up, the chasers do too. It's not over til it's over but that's been a positive of the winter fixture schedule and the other contenders' margin of error is shrinking. Arsenal were beaten by Aston Villa but turned the tables just a few games later. They drew with Liverpool the day after Villa and Manchester City settled for draws and Chelsea were beaten at Fulham."
"The football gods aren't making it easy for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal but the more opportunities missed elsewhere, the closer the Gunners are getting to glory. There is, then, no reason whatsoever for complaint or disgruntlement about the details. If Arsenal hold their nerve between now and May, none of them will matter much in the hubbub of title jubilation."
Arsenal lead the Premier League and are on track for a 14th league title. Rivals frequently dropped points during the winter fixtures, reducing their margin of error and helping to widen Arsenal's lead. Arsenal lost to Aston Villa but beat them a few matches later, drew with Liverpool while Manchester City and other contenders shared points, and dropped points at Nottingham Forest on a weekend when others also failed to win. The strong league position has coincided with reduced first-team opportunities for young players. Myles Lewis-Skelly has started only once this season despite 15 Premier League starts last season, and Ethan Nwaneri has not started any Premier League matches after 11 starts last season.
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