October 25th 2023.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side picked up a crucial win in Sevilla on Tuesday night, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus proving the difference. The victory took them to the top of Group B after three matches, and former Liverpool and Manchester United forward Michael Owen believes the Gunners are a real threat to win the Champions League this season.
Owen believes that ability-wise, Arsenal are one of the top three teams in Europe and possibly Manchester City's biggest challenge in the competition. He said: "I think this Arsenal team, on what they do week-to-week, are one of, if not Manchester City's biggest challenge in this competition. I think they're that good. But the problem is, and as Man City have shown, the very good teams in the league, if it's your first time in the competition it can take you a long time to understand it, to get past these experienced teams, I think that's what Arsenal might find this season."
Despite the win, there was some concern for Jesus, who had to be substituted with a hamstring injury. Arteta confirmed the problem after the match, but was yet to discover the severity of the issue. He said: "He felt something in his hamstring, so let's see. He asked straight away to be subbed, which is not good news because Gabi is not a player who does that at all. So we have to wait and see in the next few days."
Arsenal have certainly made a strong impression in their return to the Champions League, and if Jesus' injury is not too serious, they have a great chance to make a serious dent in the competition this season. Michael Owen certainly believes they have the ability to do so.
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