“I hope so” – Moises Caicedo chooses between Arsenal and Manchester City in Premier League title race

In-demand Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo hopes that Arsenal can beat Manchester City in the Premier League title race this season.

The Ecuador international came close to joining the Gunners in January. Brighton, though, rejected both bids from Arsenal, with the second offer valued at around £70 million.

Chelsea opened the bidding with a £55 million offer, which was also rejected. That was followed by two offers from the north London giants, who would have sensed Caicedo's desperation to join the Emirates outfit.

The midfielder even penned an open letter to Brighton owner Tony Bloom to allow him to leave but to no avail. Caicedo recently interacted with Telegraph to shed light on his failed attempt to leave the Seagulls in the winter.

The formeer Independiente del Valle midfielder was also asked if he wants to see Arsenal win the Premier League this season. Caicedo, who signed a new contract in March to extend his stay at the Amex till June 2027, responded in the affirmative:

"Of course. I hope so, but let's see."

Back-to-back 2-2 draws against Liverpool and West Ham United have seen Arsenal drop four valuable points in the title race. They still lead the table with 74 points from 31 games, but Manchester City are now just four points behind them and have a game in hand.

The Gunners last won the league in the 2003-04 season when they were managed by Arsene Wenger.

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Arteta instructs Arsenal players to focus on Southampton instead of thinking about Manchester City clash

Arsenal take on Southampton in the Premier League at the Emirates on Friday (April 21).

In five days' time, they travel to the Etihad to face Manchester City in a potential title decider. In such cases, it would be normal if the focus shifts to the game against the defending champions.

Mikel Arteta, thogh, wants to ensure that his players are focused only on Southampton. About keeping his players focused on the game against the Saints.the Spaniard said (via Football.London):

"That’s it. That’s the conversation that we had the other day, and nobody’s talking about what’s going to happen next Wednesday. We have to become really boring to everybody and be really repetitive and just focus on what we have to do this morning. That’s it."

Southampton, who are rock-bottom in the Premier League, have lost just twice in their last six meetings across competitions against the Gunners.