Arsene Wenger expressed surprise at seeing both Arsenal and Liverpool falter in their respective Premier League matches, allowing Manchester City to seize control of the title race. Despite Arsenal’s unexpected defeat to Aston Villa, Wenger reminded fans of their advantage in goal difference over City, offering hope in the quest for their first league title in two decades.

Reflecting on the weekend’s results, Wenger noted the unexpected turn of events as City reclaimed the top spot. He emphasized Arsenal’s position and the importance of capitalizing on opportunities, highlighting the significance of goal difference in the title race.

Wenger also highlighted Arsenal’s recent encounter with City, where they secured a valuable point but missed the chance to secure a victory. Despite City’s inability to create clear chances, Wenger believed Arsenal could have capitalized further, expressing a sense of frustration at not pushing for all three points.

Looking ahead, Arsenal face Wolves in the Premier League before their crucial Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Wenger expressed confidence in Arsenal’s ability to progress in Europe, despite the challenging tie against the Bundesliga giants.

In other Champions League action, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund secured their places in the semi-finals, eliminating Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, respectively.