‘They can’t challenge for League now,we all saw what happened’: Gary Neville and Ray Parlour agree on Arsenal Premier League title chances
Ray Parlour has insisted Arsenal have “every chance” of winning the Premier League title this season. After just six games, hopes of the Gunners securing their first top-flight crown in 20 years are already starting to diminish.
Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, combined with Arsenal being held by Tottenham Hotspur, has already opened up a four-point gap between themselves and last year’s champions. Liverpool, too, are enjoying a resurgence and are currently second in the table.
City visit the Emirates Stadium a week on Sunday for a clash that will serve as a litmus test for Arsenal. Defeat would surely signal the end of any serious suggestions the Gunners can win the league but, speaking to Mighty Tips, club legend Ray Parlour remained confident.
“I think Arsenal have every chance,” the three-time Premier League winner said. “Last year they came close, but there were a couple of bad mistakes from an Arsenal point of view. The West Ham game, 2-0 up, and ended up drawing. Liverpool, 2-0 up…
“They’ve just got to see games out a little bit more. But Fulham was similar this season if I’m being honest. 2-1 up with 10 men, and they conceded, and that could be two big points. Every point is so important in the Premier League.
“I played against Man United teams that didn’t drop points regularly. You’ve always got to keep putting pressure on the opposition. I certainly think they have the squad for it.
“I can see why Man City are favourites to win it again because of the squad they have. But I can see why the bookmakers probably position Arsenal as second favourites because they pushed them last year. They’ve just got to learn from their mistakes. But they’re certainly capable of winning the league.”
Parlour’s comments echo what former Manchester United captain Gary Neville claimed about Arsenal’s title hopes. Admittedly, the 48-year-old was speaking before the 2-2 draw with Spurs, but he doubled down on his “ambitious” prediction that the Gunners will win the league.
“Last season, I think they proved everybody wrong by how close they got and they were pushing City all the way till the very end. Arsenal… I have them as title winners this season, which is an ambitious prediction.
