Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has backed Arsenal to clinch the Premier League title this season, proclaiming Mikel Arteta’s squad possesses both Europe’s strongest roster and the championship mentality required for success.
Arsenal currently leads the Premier League by four points. Their closest challengers, Manchester City and Liverpool, trail by six and seven points respectively.
Mikel Obi’s Confidence in Arsenal
The former Chelsea midfielder admitted reversing his earlier skepticism about Arsenal’s title credentials. “Martinelli makes impact off the bench. Eze delivers when substituted in,” Obi remarked on his podcast. “Despite injuries to Merino, Havertz, Odegaard, and Gabriel Jesus, they keep winning. It’s frightening.”
Obi emphasized Arteta’s awareness of their advantage. “This is Arsenal’s title to lose,” he declared.
Shearer’s Analysis of Arsenal’s Edge
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer concurs with Obi’s assessment. Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer pinpointed two critical strengths separating Arsenal from rivals.
“Arsenal’s huge advantage lies in defense and set-pieces,” Shearer stated. “They win games even when performing below par. This explains their league position.”
Shearer believes these qualities make Arsenal formidable. Their defensive organization and dead-ball efficiency create a foundation for sustained success.
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