Stephen Dunmoye
Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has said that Arsenal will be EPL title contenders this season as they sit at the top of the table after nine games ahead of Manchester City.
Owen made this known following the Gunners impressive 3-2 win over Liverpool at the weekend.
NEWSTODATNG recalled that Arsenal is currently on top of the Premier League table with a point ahead of Manchester City after beating Liverpool over the weekend.
According to him, he cannot believe that Arsenal will be on top of the Premier League table after nine matches, adding that their current form is not a fluke.
Owen furthered, “I never thought I would say this, but yes, I do. The way they are. There is no fluke about it, at the moment. They have got very, very good players. They are playing in a very good way with confidence throughout the team and confidence at the club.”
“Some of the main protagonists are struggling, at the moment. So, yes, I do think they could be the biggest challengers [for the Premier League title]. I never thought I would say that. I can’t believe it.”
He added, “There is no question Arsenal deserved to win [against Liverpool]. I thought they played really well with lots of energy. There is a great vibe throughout the stadium. Liverpool contributed; they didn’t play badly at all.”
“But what I think you are seeing, which is what we expected actually before the game. And that Liverpool have dropped 5-10% on last season and Arsenal have picked things up on about 20% from last season. The tide is turning slightly. I thought Arsenal deserved it.”