Arsenal is once again making waves in the transfer market, having reportedly secured the services of another Manchester City player ahead of the January transfer window. This latest signing continues a trend, following the arrivals of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus from City in recent seasons. The playerโs personal terms have been finalized, giving Arsenal a boost as they prepare for the second half of the 2024/2025 season.
Over the past few years, Arsenal has emerged as Manchester Cityโs main rival in the Premier League title race, but reclaiming the trophy has proven difficult. Despite coming close in the last two seasons, Mikel Artetaโs squad has been unable to secure the top spot. Two years ago, Arsenal finished five points behind City, and last season, the gap was even narrower, with just two points separating the teams. However, Arsenalโs efforts fell short, leaving them without the long-coveted Premier League title they havenโt won in nearly two decades.
Heading into the 2024/2025 season, Arsenal is once again locked in a fierce battle with City for the Premier League crown. The rivalry between the two clubs has intensified, and it seems poised to continue for several more years. A key obstacle in Arsenalโs quest for the title has been Cityโs star striker Erling Haaland, who has been a dominant force since his arrival in the Premier League.
Haalandโs impact on Cityโs success has been undeniable. In his debut season in English football, he scored an astonishing 52 goals, playing a pivotal role in Cityโs treble-winning campaign. Since then, his goal-scoring form has continued at an impressive rate, with the Norwegian forward netting 101 goals in 108 appearances for the club. He has averaged one goal per Premier League match, making him one of the most prolific strikers in the leagueโs history. If Haaland maintains this pace, he could potentially break Alan Shearerโs all-time Premier League goal record of 260 goals, and he might even achieve this milestone in fewer matches than Shearer did.
However, reports suggest that Haaland may not remain at Manchester City for much longer. According to Spanish outlet *El Nacional*, the striker has decided to leave City next summer in search of a new challenge, with a preference for a move to La Liga rather than Paris Saint-Germain. While his exact destination remains unknown, this potential departure could significantly impact the balance of power in the Premier League. If Haaland were to leave, it could open the door for Arsenal to finally break Cityโs stranglehold on the title and increase their chances of winning the league, especially if they come close but fall short once again this season.
