Premier League 2018-19: 3 Reasons why Arsenal will definitely finish in the top four

#1. Favourable run-in

Historically, title challenges and scuffles for the top four rest upon how teams perform against sides around them. Thus, the said games become ‘six-pointers’ with a win for one comprising of the potential to derail the other’s challenge.

In such circumstances, it is extremely vital that one looks at the fixtures that the teams have to play in order to come up with predictions. And this is where Arsenal seem to hold all the aces.

The Gunners are not scheduled to play another ‘Big Six’ club before the culmination of the season, with Wolves being the highest-ranked opponent they are due to face.

In contrast, Manchester United have to go head to head with Chelsea and Manchester City, Tottenham have to clash swords with Liverpool and City and Chelsea will pit their wits against Manchester United and Liverpool. Hence, on paper, Arsenal seem to have a much easier finish to the season.

The Gunners’ fixture list is favourable on another count too. In years gone by, several bottom-dwellers have upset the apple cart by producing inspired displays to ensure their own survival. And with Emery’s men playing only three of their remaining games against such teams, they look primed to avoid that banana skin.

Thus, the top four race seems to be Arsenal’s to lose at the moment. And if the Gunners grass this opportunity, they would only have themselves to blame.