{"id":900409,"date":"2026-04-20T13:21:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/make-mistakes-oshoala-predicts-winner-of-manchester-city-vs-arsenal-title-race\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:21:23","slug":"make-mistakes-oshoala-predicts-winner-of-manchester-city-vs-arsenal-title-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/make-mistakes-oshoala-predicts-winner-of-manchester-city-vs-arsenal-title-race\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMake mistakes\u201d \u2013\u00a0Oshoala predicts winner of Manchester City vs Arsenal title race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"938\" alt=\"Soccer \u201cMake mistakes\u201d \u2013\u00a0Oshoala predicts winner of Manchester City vs Arsenal title race\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/BxJ5eExw0pnGymtXq4tVpn4Uqwc=\/750x938\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F10%2FG2CAg4OWcAEWBVb.jpeg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala. Photo Credit: Al Hilal \/ X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has shared her thoughts on the ongoing Premier League title race between Manchester City and Arsenal,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\"><strong><u><strong>Soccernet.ng<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2025-26 Premier League title race has taken another dramatic turn as the season heads into its final stretch, with the Gunners\u2019 lead at the top now down to only three points following their 2-1 defeat to City in\u00a0Sunday\u2019s top-of-the-table clash,\u00a0with Pep Guardiola\u2019s side still holding a game in hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Before the international break, the North London club were sitting\u00a0comfortable at the top\u00a0with a nine-point lead and seemed destined to end their\u00a022-year\u00a0wait for the title. However, back-to-back defeats,\u00a0including the loss to\u00a0City, have now\u00a0thrown the race wide open.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2322\" height=\"1548\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/4ljjD6pLXka0kFG9_dzSxOD4jSA=\/2322x1548\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2F8EF542D4-295D-4ABA-9564-6ED7BD47470C.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Erling Haaland of Manchester City \"><figcaption>Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal Copyright: xConorxMolloyx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It was an intense encounter on Sunday, with Rayan Cherki firing City ahead before a costly error from Gianluigi Donnarumma allowed Kai Havertz to quickly\u00a0pull Arsenal level.<\/p>\n<p>However, Erling Haaland had the final say, scoring the decisive goal in the second half to hand\u00a0the Cityzens\u00a0a crucial victory\u00a0and they could now go top of the table if they win their outstanding game against Burnley\u00a0on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer Oshoala weighs in on Premier League title race<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5211\" height=\"3474\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/WxGf9ZDkBygRahYLQI3IXfCWh5I=\/5211x3474\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2FBF529659-06DF-475A-8025-E85B9A9A2945.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Kai Havertz of Arsenal\"><figcaption> Kai Havertz of Arsenal during the Premier League clash against Manchester City. Photo: DavidxBlunsdenxIMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Premier League has\u00a0produced dramatic title races in recent years,\u00a0including\u00a0Manchester City\u2019s\u00a0remarkable\u00a0last-day triumph over Manchester United in the 2011\u201312 season.<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0season\u00a0is\u00a0already following that pattern, especially with only three points and a slender goal difference separating the top two sides heading into the final stretch of the campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the situation on her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/asisatoshoala\/status\/2045924923240063110?s=46\"><u>X Handle<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Asisat Oshoala\u00a0believes the title race is far from over\u00a0and pointed out that anything can still happen in the closing weeks\u00a0of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian forward\u00a0believes that Manchester City\u00a0could make mistakes\u00a0and still drop points,\u00a0which\u00a0also\u00a0keeps Arsenal firmly in contention.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I have a feeling Man City will make mistake again and Arsenal will end up winning the league <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EPL?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#EPL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ASISAT O.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AsisatOshoala\/status\/2045924923240063110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4521\" height=\"3014\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/KMGSTtoGBF1s0rKCO139HgnKqX0=\/4521x3014\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076370357.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Rayan Cherki of Manchester City\"><figcaption>Rayan Cherki celebrates calmly after scoring during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal Copyright: xConorxMolloyx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite Oshoala\u2019s latest remarks which would have given Arsenal supporters belief, it is very clear that the Premier League is once again heading for a dramatic finish,\u00a0with the possibility of the title being decided on the final day.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Ayomide Oguntimehin<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/ycGEJDr9VZlpO_5zujn3ZdvICxA=\/150&#215;150\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2024%2F12%2FAyomide-Oguntimehin-pics.jpg&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/ayomide-oguntimehin\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Chief Editor at Soccernet.ng. He has interviewed Super Eagles stars like William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Ademola Lookman, and is known for breaking major transfer stories.<\/p>\n<p>Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, and Milan News24. He holds a Master\u2019s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X (formerly Twitter): @ayo_oguntimehin\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/04\/oshoala-manchester-city-vs-arsenal.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Ayomide Oguntimehin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Nigeria Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala. Photo Credit: Al Hilal \/ X Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has shared her thoughts on the ongoing Premier League title race between Manchester City and Arsenal,\u00a0Soccernet.ng\u00a0reports. 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