Alan Smith believes Arsenal’s encounter with Leicester City this weekend could define their season.
Leicester have proved they’re genuine title contenders after beating Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad stadium. They face Arsenal next at the Emirates stadium in what will yet be another challenge for their title bid.
Five points currently separate the Foxes from Arsenal and Sunday’s encounter could go either way and it will be a crucial win for either team.
Former Leicester and Arsenal striker Smith says, as reported by Sky Sports News, that a win on Sunday will boost the north London side’s confidence for the rest of the season.
Arsenal have got to make sure they’re at it for the big occasions, and this is a huge occasion.
It could be a defining moment of their season. If they can come through it, then they’re going to have great confidence for the remainder of the season.
The win against Bournemouth played a major part in rebuilding Arsenal’s momentum, according to Smith, and a win against on Sunday would pave their way to the first Premier League title in 10 years.
Bournemouth was a must-win game after those four matches [without a victory]. They had lost their confidence, belief, and momentum, so that’s got them back on track and a win on Sunday would get them more firmly back on track.
Arsenal are one of the only two teams to beat Leicester this season and remain the sole team to beat the Foxes in front of their home crowd.
