As the six-week shutdown due to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar nears an end, Arsenal have become favorites in the title race with an impressive 50 points at the halfway stage. This is already more than the 'Invincibles' had at that stage in the 2003-04 season, and the team currently leads second-place Manchester City by 5 points.

Patrice Evra, Manchester United legend, has rejected Gary Neville and Roy Keane's predictions that Manchester City will pip Arsenal to the title this season, saying the Gunners have proven themselves against their toughest rivals. To back up his statement, Arsenal have only lost one of the 19 Premier League fixtures they have played this season.

The upcoming FA Cup fourth-round tie against City at the Etihad will give us a glimpse of what the future may hold for the title race, but any outcome will not make or break Arsenal's chances of becoming champions. As it stands, City have not been able to match Arsenal's relentless winning streak this season, and with their strength towards the end of matches waning, Arsenal are in the prime position to win their first Premier League title in 19 years.