Arsenal's 3-2 loss to Watford has left them in seventh place in the Premier League table, level on points


Key Highlights :

1. Arsenal dropped points again, this time against West Ham.
2. The team's form is wobbling, and manager Mikel Arteta has a job on his hands to keep the team's title challenge on track.
3. Manchester City is still in control, but Arsenal's lead over City was eight points less a month ago.


     Arsenal were pegged back by a late goal from Norwich City in their 2-1 loss at Carrow Road on Saturday and now trail leaders Manchester City by six points with five games remaining.It was a case of history repeating itself, as Arsenal were pegged back by a late goal from Norwich City in their 2-1 loss at Carrow Road on Saturday and now trail leaders Manchester City by six points with five games remaining.The Gunners went into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, but saw that lead slip after conceding a goal in the 87th minute through a header from Wes Hoolahan.It was a cruel way for Arsenal to end their win against Villa, as Norwich were able to snatch a late goal to snatch a point away from the Emirates Stadium.Arteta was culpable for Norwich's equaliser, as he allowed Hoolahan to run at him unchecked before the midfielder put the ball into the back of the net.The Spaniard has now lost three consecutive games in all competitions and with Arsenal now six points behind leaders Manchester City, Arteta knows that he needs to start picking up points if the Gunners are to have any chance of catching up."It was a case of history repeating itself, as Arsenal were pegged back by a late goal from Norwich City in their 2-1 loss at Carrow Road on Saturday and now trail leaders Manchester City by six points with five games remaining," said Arsenal fan site Arseblog. "The Gunners went into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, but saw that lead slip after conceding a goal in the 87th minute through a header from Wes Hoolahan. It was a cruel way for Arsenal to end their win against Villa, as Norwich were able to snatch a late goal to snatch a point away from the Emirates Stadium. Arteta was culpable for Norwich's equaliser, as he allowed Hoolahan to run at him unchecked before the midfielder put the ball into the back of the net."Arsenal will be looking to get back on track in their next game against Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, but they will need Arteta to be at his best if they are to have any chance of catching up to leaders Manchester City."



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