Floyd Hasselbaink says it will be a disaster if Arsenal fails to win the league

The Gunners failed to secure a win against West Ham after going two goals up in the first 20 minutes of the first half. They were pegged back by a resilient West Ham team as both teams settled for a draw.

It would be a disaster, according to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, if the Gunners did not defeat Manchester City for the title.

The league leaders conceded a lead for the second game in a row, which gave West Ham the opportunity to recover and earn a draw.

Arsenal's chances of winning their first league title in almost 20 years were damaged by the dropped points, as Manchester City closed the gap to just four points with a game in hand.

With just four points separating both teams, it's looking more likely the league will be decided at the Etihad Stadium next Wednesday when both teams will meet.

The Gunners failed to maintain their six points gap at the top of the table after playing a 2-2 draw against West Ham at the London stadium.

Before heading to Manchester City on Wednesday, April 26 for a match that might determine the winner of the championship, Arteta's team welcomes Southampton to the Emirates Stadium in an effort to put some distance between themselves and the reigning champions.

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