Bacary Sagna, a former defender for Arsenal, believes they can contend with Manchester City for the Premier League championship.
Arsenal’s quick start coincides with a trying time for Liverpool, while Tottenham and Chelsea haven’t quite delivered.
Sagna, who won awards while playing for both Arsenal and City, thinks the north London powerhouses are in a strong position to challenge Pep Guardiola’s traditionally unbeatable squad at the top.
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“I feel Arsenal can be the major threat to Man City for the Premier League title, who of course remain the very strong favorites,” the Frenchman said to Betway.
“I don’t think any other team can compete with them. Naturally, Liverpool cannot be completely ruled out, but they are no longer the same without Sadio Mane.
I’m not sure Liverpool will be feared in in the same manner this season because Mane and Mohamed Salah complimented one other so well and were so reliable. Instead of focusing solely on playing defensively to stop Mane and Salah, I believe clubs are simply paying the way they want to play.
“It will be challenging for Liverpool to make up lost ground.
With Arsenal off to a great start, it appears that they could be the front-runners to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League championship.