October 22nd 2025.
Legendary former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, believes that Mikel Arteta has put together a title-winning team at the club. In fact, he goes as far as saying that Arsenal's squad is more complete than that of reigning champions Liverpool, who spent a whopping £400m in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool's record-breaking spending spree, which saw them sign the likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, had many experts predicting another dominant season from the Merseyside club. However, things have not gone according to plan for them, with four consecutive losses pushing them down to fourth place, four points behind Arsenal who are currently leading the pack.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have also had a productive transfer window, spending over £250m on new additions. Under Arteta's guidance, the team has been performing exceptionally well, and are now considered the outright favourites to win the Premier League title for the first time since 2004. Wenger, who managed the Gunners for over two decades, believes that his former club is "really equipped" to become English champions.
When asked if he sees Arsenal as genuine title contenders, Wenger responded with a resounding "yes", stating that this year's squad is better equipped to handle any challenges that come their way. He also compared them to Liverpool, pointing out that while the Reds struggled without key players last season, Arsenal now have strong replacements in players like Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard.
Wenger also praised Arsenal's depth, noting that even players like Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is an England international, are struggling to make it into the starting lineup. In contrast, Liverpool has been facing a tough period, as evident from their recent losses to teams like Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, Chelsea, and Manchester United. Wenger believes that the key for Liverpool's players is to show commitment to the team and work through their current malaise to regain their confidence.
On Tuesday night, Arsenal once again showed their class with a dominant 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. With goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Viktor Gyokeres, the Gunners maintained their perfect start in Europe. They now turn their attention to a London derby against Crystal Palace, while Liverpool faces a tough away game against Brentford.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who has won the Premier League title six times, has also backed Arsenal to end their title drought this season. Other potential contenders for the title include Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bournemouth.
In conclusion, Wenger's comments highlight the impressive progress that Arsenal has made under Arteta's leadership and their strong chances of winning the Premier League title. With a more complete squad and consistent performances, the Gunners are certainly ones to watch out for this season.
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