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As the Premier League heads into the festive period, the race for the title is beginning to take shape. Arsenal and Chelsea are establishing themselves as genuine contenders, with both sides showing consistency, tactical clarity, and firepower to challenge at the summit.
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00:00As the Premier League heads into the festive period, the race for the title is beginning to
00:06take shape. Arsenal and Chelsea are establishing themselves as genuine contenders, with both sides
00:13showing consistency, tactical clarity and firepower to challenge at the summit.
00:19The Gunners continue to impress with the balance of youth and experience, while Chelsea's blend
00:24of emerging stars and disciplined leadership, and Lorenzo Maresca has given them the capacity
00:29to compete on multiple fronts.
00:33Well, I think we are all there, and they are there because they fully deserve what they
00:37are, what they have done in the last few years. I think the squad that they assembled, the numbers
00:42that they have, the amount of quality, the manner and the coaching staff that they have.
00:46You know, it makes sense that what is happening there is very, very positive, and they deserve
00:51to be there. So, after beating the Spurs at home, then we had to make the statements again
00:56by Munich. We've done that, and now we have to go to the next one. That's where we are.
01:00We knew the importance of the week. Not only that, what is coming afterwards after three
01:05days is going to be exactly the same. Nothing is going to change, but we are super motivated
01:10for the game.
01:12We work in some patterns, for sure. I said already, since I joined the club, that I prefer the
01:20five players at the front to score ten, twelve goals each of them, then to have a striker
01:24that he scored 40 goals. For sure, if you have a striker that scored 40 goals, you are happy.
01:30But, you know, I like the winger scoring goal. I like the winger giving assists, like today,
01:34Jamie, Enzo arrived inside the box, Malo the other day arrived inside the box. So, we work
01:41on some patterns to also create chances with attacking players.
01:45But, I'm very happy since I joined the club, not just in this moment. For sure, when you
01:52are Chelsea manager, you know that when you lose one game, it's cries, and if you lose
01:57two, it's a huge cries. So, you have to be aware of that. But, I really enjoy it because
02:02also, you know, I like to learn. Today, we spent barely back five, and they were back four.
02:09So, after 20 minutes, we needed to change the plan. And the player at that, I learned
02:13things. So, very happy.
02:15For Liverpool, this season has been one of transition. The defending champions have
02:20struggled to reproduce last year's fluency. And Arnish Slott's side is gradually adjusting
02:25to changes in personnel and evolving tactics. Key players like Mohamed Salah remain influential,
02:31but the club is slowly exploring life beyond its established stars, and the festive fixtures
02:36will test their ability to adapt under pressure.
02:42But the way he behaved was as you would expect from a professional he is, but he was very supportive
02:49for his teammates, handled himself really well during the day and yesterday in the session
02:55as well. So, you cannot be a player that's available every three days and play on that high standards
03:01if you go with your emotions. But for Mo, he's so disciplined, knows what to do to stay fit.
03:07And no matter if he plays well, doesn't play well, if he plays or if he doesn't play, he will always
03:15be that top professional. And that's what he was in the last two days.
03:19Meanwhile, Manchester City continue their measured approach under Pep Guardiola. City are not relying on
03:26flash results, but steadily accumulating points, letting experience and talent to maintain momentum.
03:32Their methodical style may not capture headlines in the same way as the Arsenal and Chelsea surge,
03:38but it underscores a tried and tested path to staying in the hunt, deep into the season.
03:44They are more inside, but I like field in central positions. I like, but he can play as a winger.
03:50But for me as a winger, Savio and Jeremy's and even Oscar's and I'd have a attributes, you know,
03:57because the other three don't have the sense of goal. And if we lack a little bit the sense of goal,
04:05I had to bring people close, close early. Neck Omar is the case or in that position. I like the players
04:11like arrive and have the feeling that they can score. The big teams score many,
04:17many players. If just Erling is the guy who scored goals, we will struggle.
04:23As we head towards the new year, fans can expect drama, momentum, swings and potential shifts in
04:29the title race. With consistency, key injuries, form and tactical evolution all playing a role,
04:35the Premier League remains as unpredictable and compelling as ever. Setting the stage for a
04:40gripping run to the new year.
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