Wenger: 'Grand Slam Sunday' to reveal much about title race
Wenger hopes Sunday's matches will put his team at the top of the table
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Friday, 21, Mar 2008 06:25
This Sunday will reveal much about the title race for the Premier League, according to Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.
A win for Arsenal, who play Chelsea this Sunday, combined with a loss for Manchester United, who play Liverpool, will put the two teams level at the top of the table.
Wenger said: "What is interesting and different between this Sunday and the previous one is that all four teams are in a position where they will want to win. We are in the final part of the season and you could say basically that on Sunday night you will now much more about the title race."
But he added: "I don't think it will be decisive. All I want to think though is that we will win. What I know is that the outcome of the title race will be decided by direct confrontations with Manchester United and Chelsea.
"So let's start with the first one and win it and then beat the second one."
Arsenal are currently three points behind Man United in the league table, while Chelsea are third, a further two points behind the Gunners.
Although Liverpool will hope to influence the title race they may be more concerned by clinging onto the fourth with rivals Everton just three points behind them.
The last time the Gunners played the Blues, Arsenal won 1-0 at the Emirates in December. Arsenal are also the last side to beat the Blues at Stamford Bridge in the league – though that was over four years ago.
However, for the last four Premier League games, Arsenal have only managed to secure draws, with the last a 1-1 against Middlesbrough.