Stan Collymore does not think Arsenal stand a chance of winning the Premier League this season, despite their incredible early form.
During the season’s first nine Premier League games, Arsenal have a near-perfect record with their only dropped points coming from a 3-1 defeat against Manchester United.
Currently sitting at the top of the table, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners, who are one point clear of Pep Guardiola’s formidable Manchester City, are in impressive form, but Collymore isn’t convinced they’ll be in the same spot come next May.
“I think Sunday [vs Liverpool] will be Pep Guardiola’s day,” Collymore said in an exclusive interview.
“I think his Citizens will control the game from start to finish and look almost unbeatable in the process. I’m not saying Liverpool are going to get thumped, but I do think City will take all three points quite comfortably.
“Unfortunately, if my prediction ends up unfolding, I think that would be the biggest sign that City are going to run away with it and lift their seventh Premier League title. I understand why some fans are excited to see what Arsenal can do, but there is no way the Gunners are going to go on an emphatic 38-game run similarly to what we saw happen between Liverpool and City last season – no chance.”
It may be a controversial take among the red half of London, but it is easy to see why Collymore doesn’t have much faith in the Gunners’ title hopes.
Arteta has assembled a great young squad, but they do not have the same kind of quality in depth as some of the league’s other teams and a few key injuries or fatigue following this winter’s World Cup could certainly see their form struggle.
Where do you think Arsenal will finish this season? – Let us know in the comments.
We don’t win titles because people say we will or won’t win them. Arsenal is doing just good. We will just go game after game and see how far we go.
Our team depth is not yet very great but if Partey and most players stay fit, every challenge is possible.
Bravo to Arteta nd the boys
Everyone has a right to say whatever he thinks . The end result does not depend on what anyone says . We are The Arsenal, we take the game one at a time and see where we will be in May.
1st position and also liffting the europa league cup