Gary Neville names the only team that can stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League
Gary Neville believes that there is only one team that can stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League this season, with the Gunners hoping to finally get their hands on some silverware
Gary Neville reckons Liverpool are the only team that can stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League title this season. Arne Slot's side finally ended their dismal run of five consecutive top-flight losses at the weekend, but they still trail the Gunners by seven points.
While the gap may seem significant, history shows that teams have recovered from far worse positions. Manchester City clawed back eight-point deficits after 28 matches in 2022/23 and 17 matches in 2023/24 to secure the championship.
The most remarkable comeback remains Arsenal's own achievement during the 1997/98 campaign, when they overturned Manchester United's 13-point advantage after 19 matches to lift the trophy. Discussing this season's title race on NBC Sports, Neville offered his assessment.
The former United defender said: "Look, Arsenal can lose the title from here. I understand why Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal players and even the fans will play down the idea that they have to win it this season.
"But they're the most consistent team, and they've been building up to this now for three or four seasons. I actually tipped them for the title for the past three seasons, and they've obviously fallen short.
"I thought they should have been there last season when Liverpool won it because I thought if Man City dropped off, Arsenal had to be the team to do it.
"There won't be many people making excuses for Arsenal this season and that's not me applying pressure to Arsenal, I just think they're the best team in the league and they've got the right squad.
"It's only November so it's crazy to suggest you should win the league from here – but they should and if you're not Mikel Arteta or an Arsenal player you can say that quite confidently."
Neville added: "The reason I say I'm confident Arsenal will win the league is because you always think about what can stop a team. If Liverpool lost Virgil van Dijk or Mohamed Salah in previous seasons they would be in trouble.
"But I can't think of any player Arsenal might lose now and it would mean they would lose the title... even the two centre-backs because of the summer signings. Every position is covered.
"Bukayo Saka was that player in the past but Noni Madueke came in when he was injured. Everywhere, they are properly doubled up with the same level of quality or only a small drop-off. So who's going to take it off them?
"Arsenal would have to beat themselves not to win it. I don't think Man City are going to get back to a level they've been at previously and come back at Arsenal.
"Pep Guardiola is a genius but he hasn't got the players or the team playing at the level needed. Liverpool are the only team but they would have to get back on track very quickly."
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