Arsenal News: Redknapp predicts downfall, West Brom loan swap, stars set for mini-break

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Mesut Ozil is set for a well-deserved rest

 

Harry Redknapp has tipped Manchester City to beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.

Despite backing the Gunners at the start of the season, the former Spurs boss reckons City's better players will get the job done.

"I think we saw this weekend why it is a two-horse race for the title," Redknapp told the Telegraph.

"Manchester City came from behind, late on, against a good Watford side and Arsenal managed to grind out a win when they were not playing well against Newcastle. That is not something Arsenal have been able to do in the past and it shows their progress this season.

"However, if I had to put my money on it, I’m going to tip Manchester City to just pip them to it. They have the better players and they have players who have won league titles before. That can be crucial when the pressure is on. I think that just gives them the edge, but it is going to be extremely close."

 

Serge Gnabry is set to have his loan spell at West Brom terminated but Mathieu Debuchy could be on his way to the Hawthorns.

The 20-year-old German has made just three appearances for the Baggies this season under Tony Pulis and will provide depth to Arsenal's squad, which has been hit by injuries in the forward areas.

While Debuchy is keen on leaving the Emirates in January in an attempt to make a late bid for France's Euro 2016.

 

Arsene Wenger has given his squad some time off this week following a busy festive period.

The likes of Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud have all appeared to be suffering from fatigue in recent games and Wenger confirmed his players will be given a short break.

He said: "I will give them a couple of days, an extra rest but you never know what shape they come back in.

"It depends what you do when you have a rest. You can come back more tired."