"Arsenal may have left Nottingham Forest on Saturday night regretting a missed opportunity. The reality is they will actually never have a better chance of ending a Premier League title drought stretching back to 'The Invincibles' of 2004. Mikel Arteta's side have emerged from the weekend with an advantage stretched to seven points as the chasing pack aiming to put them under pressure stumbled badly."
"When every circumstance is examined, this feels like the 'now or never' season for Arteta's Arsenal. If they fail to win the title this season from such a position, the regrets will run deep. Everything is in place for a triumphant surge towards the finishing tape. Back-to-back goalless draws has left some questioning Arsenal's firepower but, with the tightest defence in the league and their rivals continually slipping up, it would take a brave person to back against them now."
"Manchester City failed to turn up the pressure valve before Arsenal travelled to the City Ground by losing the derby at Manchester United - a fourth straight match without a win. And then, here at Villa Park, Aston Villa saw their hopes of leap-frogging Pep Guardiola's side into second place undone as excellent Everton secured a fully deserved win."
Arsenal left Nottingham Forest regretting a missed chance but possess a seven-point lead, presenting their best opportunity to end a title drought since 2004. The team combines the league’s tightest defence with rivals that are frequently inconsistent, raising expectations that the crown can finally be claimed. Back-to-back goalless draws have prompted questions about attacking potency, yet competitors have stumbled at key moments. Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool have all dropped points, undermining their ability to mount consistent challenges and widening Arsenal’s advantage as the season progresses.
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