Sergio Aguero makes daring title claim after Man City lose more ground on Arsenal | Football

Sergio Aguero insists Manchester City can still win the Premier League title despite Arsenal increasing their lead at the highest to nine points on the weekend.

Arsenal had looked on track to loosen their vice-like grip ever so barely as David Moyes’ stubborn Everton side stood strong after a goalless 89 minutes on the Emirates.

But 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman had other ideas, coming off the bench to offer the cross that led to Viktor Gyokeres’ breakthrough with just seconds remaining of normal time.

It was Dowman’s second meaningful contribution, though, that will likely be played over and once more should the Gunners go on and end their 22-year wait for the trophy this term.

After a stoppage-time Everton corner was headed away by Gyokeres and, in turn, Gabriel Martinelli, Dowman picked up possession deep inside Arsenal’s half, skipped past two Toffees defenders with ease and passed into an empty net to cue frenzied scenes in north London.

There have been raucous celebrations because the young attacker was mobbed by his Arsenal team-mates within the corner in what felt like a hammer blow to City’s dwindling title hopes.

But City’s task was made even harder later that evening as they were held to a desperately disappointing 1-1 draw away to lowly West Ham to lose yet more ground on this yr’s increasingly one-sided title race.

Nonetheless, when asked if Pep Guardiola’s men could still go on and win the title, iconic ex-City striker Aguero told Stake: ‘Why not? It’s difficult, after all.

‘But it surely was also difficult in 2012 and all of us understand how that ended.

‘These are different moments, but what I mean is that within the Premier League nothing is determined until the very end.’

Pressed on which of the 2 teams would end the campaign with more silverware, Aguero responded: ‘We could talk at the tip of the season?

‘I don’t like making those sorts of predictions, and my opinion won’t change depending on which of the 2 wins more trophies.

‘Each are doing thoroughly within the competitions they’re playing.

‘In the ultimate stages every thing is determined by small details. I hope City finally ends up with more success, however it’s not possible to know.’

In keeping with Aguero, Arsenal’s superior level of ‘consistency’ has been instrumental in Mikel Arteta’s side opening up an imperious nine-point advantage on the summit.

Asked why City were trailing up to now behind, the previous Argentina international explained: ‘Because Arsenal have been more consistent, not only now but in addition in previous seasons.

‘And since, despite the difficulties that they had and the various injury problems, they managed to bounce back quickly.

‘Each teams know exactly how they wish to play, they’ve great players and two of one of the best managers within the league.’

There was some frustration amongst the fanbase directed towards Arteta after Arsenal finished runners-up within the Premier League for a 3rd yr on the trot last season.

But Aguero believes Arteta has been and can remain an ideal fit for the Gunners, even when the club in some way manage to complete the season trophyless again.

‘I’ve said it before. It shouldn’t be like that,’ the five-time Premier League winner replied when asked if the Spaniard needed to win a trophy to maintain his job this term.

‘He has built very competitive teams and now he has a really complete squad with more experience. They usually’ve been fighting for titles in recent times.’

While Arsenal remain within the hunt for silverware on all 4 fronts this season, there was some criticism thrown at Arteta for his team’s form of play and an apparent overreliance on set-pieces.

‘What does ‘boring football’ even mean?’ Aguero said in response to those questioning Arsenal’s tactical approach.

‘I don’t think it’s boring for his or her fans when their team is at the highest of the table.

‘Saying they’re boring because they often rating from set pieces minimises their form of play.

‘Perhaps it’s not fun for fans of other teams, and I can understand that. But I don’t think that ought to determine who neutral fans wish to win the title.’

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