November 5th 2025.
Jamie Carragher, a former football player turned pundit, believes that the Premier League title race is far from over for Arsenal. While the London club has had a strong start to the season, Carragher thinks that there is one player who could still pose a threat to their title hopes.
Carragher, who is now a pundit for Sky Sports, has confidence in Arsenal's abilities and doesn't believe they should fear any team this season. However, he does think that one player, Erling Haaland, could cause problems for the Gunners in their pursuit of the title.
Under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has had a fantastic start to the season, currently sitting six points clear at the top of the table after only ten games. Their impressive defensive record, having only conceded three goals so far, has been a key factor in their success.
But it's not just their defense that has been strong; the summer signings of Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, and Viktor Gyokeres have added even more attacking prowess to the team.
Meanwhile, Liverpool, last year's champions, have shown signs of life with back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid in the past four days. The Reds' resurgence has raised questions about whether they can reclaim their title after a summer of changes.
Manchester City, who are currently Arsenal's closest challengers, have also shown their quality with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend. However, their losses to Aston Villa, Brighton, and Tottenham this season have shown that they are not the same dominant team as before.
Despite this, City still has a lot of quality, with star striker Erling Haaland already scoring 13 goals in his first ten league games. Carragher believes that Haaland is the only player who poses a real threat to Arsenal's title charge, as long as he maintains his impressive form for the entire season.
"I think the biggest threat to Arsenal is Erling Haaland, not so much Manchester City," Carragher stated on Sky Sports. He added that it feels like City has become a one-man team with Haaland's incredible goal-scoring abilities.
Carragher also referenced a quote from City manager Pep Guardiola, who previously described Tottenham as the "Harry Kane team." While this was meant as a compliment, Carragher believes that City has now become the "Erling Haaland team."
Guardiola himself has praised Haaland's impact, comparing him to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in their prime. He believes that the 25-year-old has the potential to reach their level and has been impressed by his "hunger" and coachability.
However, Guardiola also acknowledged that it may be challenging to catch up to Arsenal's early lead, as they have been "unstoppable" with their fantastic performances and solid defense. City will face a crucial match against Liverpool on Sunday, while Arsenal will aim to continue their impressive clean sheet record against Sunderland.
Despite the competition from other top teams, Carragher believes that Arsenal should not be afraid of any side this season. Instead, their biggest fear should be the electric form of Erling Haaland. Only time will tell if the Gunners can continue their strong start and hold off the competition to claim the title.
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