Arsenal hero: Why these two games are key to our title chances

RAY PARLOUR believes Arsenal's next two games will prove the true test of their Premier League title credentials.

 

Ray Parlour believes the next two games will be crucial to Arsenal's title chances

 

The Gunners came within minutes of opening a five-point lead over title challengers Manchester City last night, but Joe Allen's late strike salvaged a 3-3 draw for Liverpool. 

Arsene Wenger's side remain top of the table ahead of Leicester on goal difference and face two big games in the next 10 days.

They travel to Stoke on Sunday before taking on champions Chelsea at home next weekend, and Parlour believes his old club will be considered title favourites if they come through the encounters unscathed.

 

"Certainly they've got an excellent opportunity this season with the results in an amazing Premier League," Parlour told Sky Sports. "I still think it's probably a two-horse race.

"I don't want to discount Leicester at the moment because they're doing so well, but City and Arsenal have the bigger squads and when you get down to those last eight or 10 games that's when you've got to have players with experience.

"It's been a long time since Arsenal won it, so they've just got to keep it going now and they've got a tricky couple of games coming up - Stoke away and Chelsea at home.

"After the next two games you'll know if they're real title contenders and probably favourites to win it."