ARSENAL fans are dreaming of the Premier League title after spotting an omen in their favour ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Manchester City.
The Gunners go into the match leading their title rivals by five points, but with City possessing two games in hand.
Anything other than an Arsenal win at the Etihad will see Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions remain favourites to win the title yet again.
But Gooners online reckon they’ve spotted something that may give them an edge.
Michael Oliver has been appointed as referee for the match.
The 38-year-old has officiated Arsenal four times this season… with Mikel Arteta’s side winning every time.
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Oliver took charge of the Gunners’ 3-2 triumph over Liverpool in October and their 1-0 win at Chelsea in November.
He was also in charge for the 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Emirates in their first game back after the World Cup in December.
While most recently he oversaw their 4-0 win over Everton on March 1.
Spotting the pattern, one Arsenal fan wrote: “He’s a top referee.”
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While a second joked: “Ohhh now I can sleep rest assured of City red card in the 1st half.”
A third added: “He’s the best ref in the prem. Glad he’s reffing such a massive game.”
Despite their record with him in the middle this season, the omen may not favour Arsenal as much as they think.
As it turns out, they have lost 16 times with Oliver as referee since his Prem debut in 2010.
Only West Ham, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa have lost more Prem games officiated by Oliver.
Manchester City have twice been officiated by Oliver this season.
He was in charge for their 2-0 win at West Ham last August, as well as their 6-3 Manchester derby trouncing of United in October.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
