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Bacary Sagna names the team that did most damage to Arsenal's title hopes

Bacary Sagna names the team that did most damage to Arsenal's title hopes(C)Getty Images

Arsenal hold a one-point lead atop the Premier League standings with just two matches remaining, but they have Manchester City breathing down their necks.

City hold a game in hand, meaning Pep Guardiola's side will claim the league title if they win their remaining matches.

It's a tough position for the Gunners to be in, as they seek their first league crown in 20 years knowing that their fate is out of their hands.

Arsenal have topped the standings for most of the season, but a few poor results have led to their current predicament.

Former Gunner Bacary Sagna believes it was the two matches against a particular opponent that may have lost his old team the title. Speaking to Paddy Power, Sagna points to an early season 2-2 draw with Fulham at the Emirates and the 2-1 loss on New Year's Eve at Craven Cottage that did the most damage to Arsenal's title hopes in an otherwise stellar campaign.

“It’s difficult to explain what Arsenal need to do to win the league – they have the quality in every single position," Sagna said. "They've been consistent and they’re having a great season. 

“The only thing they might regret is losing to Fulham away and drawing at home. For me, that was a turning point – they dropped important points in those two games. Arsenal are a top team, but they ended up losing and drawing games they should’ve won. They’ve been more mature, but those games will cost them a lot. 

“They are still in contention; they’ve managed to be up there, and they deserve a lot of credit. A few years ago, they were standing in the same position as Manchester United are in today. The club is back to its best.” 

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