Paul Merson insists Arsenal will claim the Premier League title if they defeat Fulham, a view that sits beside Jamie Carragher’s warning that the Gunners could be a "banana skin" in the race.

The Gunners sit three points clear of Man City after a 1‑0 win over Newcastle, where Eberechi Eze sparked the opening goal but the side struggled to maintain momentum. Merson argues nerves, not tactics, doomed the match.

Carragher argues fatigue, not nerves, is the real threat. Arsenal will play four games in eleven days, while City faces only two, a schedule that could sap energy before a crucial Saturday clash.

Arsenal’s fate now hinges on a Fulham defeat. A victory would end a 22‑year wait and cement Arteta’s legacy; a loss could see the title slip back to City or another contender.