Neville warns West Ham match could cost Arsenal title

Gary Neville identifies Arsenal's London derby against West Ham as the game most likely to cost them the Premier League title. The Gunners established a six-point lead with a 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, but Man City has two games in hand starting with Monday's match against Everton.

Neville expects Man City to beat Everton and narrow the gap, shifting pressure to Arsenal. He notes that while the Gunners dominated Fulham, Mikel Arteta might regret not scoring more to increase their goal difference advantage.

The critical match comes against West Ham, who sit 17 places and 40 points below Arsenal but are fighting for survival. "That is the match they should be most wary of," Neville stated. "It is a challenging one since West Ham is battling for their survival and requires the points."

Arteta must instill clinical finishing and ruthless efficiency in his squad to avoid complacency. With Man City expected to gain ground, Arsenal cannot afford to drop points against a desperate West Ham team fighting relegation.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/04/epl-neville-names-horrible-game-that-could-cost-arsenal-title/