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William Gallas doesn't believe Arsenal have the squad depth required to win the Premier League this season after watching them fall short last year.
The Gunners emerged as shock title contenders last term and led Manchester City heading into the final stretch of the campaign. But a late implosion from Mikel Arteta's side meant the club failed in their bid to win a first domestic crown since 2003/04.
After strengthening his side in the summer, Arteta has overseen a strong start to the season and Arsenal will be top of the table at Christmas for the second year running if they beat Liverpool at the weekend. However, Gallas still isn't convinced his former side will go all the way and actually win the title.
Speaking to Lord Ping, the former Arsenal and Chelsea defender said: “As I said before, it will be difficult for Arsenal to win the Premier League. They have improved from last season for sure.
“It will be a nice story if they win as the last time was 20 years ago so it will be a great story. I think it will be difficult, even if Man City don’t look good at the moment, they drew against Palace at home. Liverpool drew and Aston Villa are one behind, but I think they will drop off as they don’t have the squad to fight until May.
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“I want to see a London team to win the Premier League, but I don’t think Arsenal will win the Premier League this season, next season they definitely will.”
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William Gallas doesn't believe Arsenal will win the title this year (Swansea City FC)Gallas' comments come just days after Jose Mourinho brutally dismissed Arsenal's chances of coming out on top in the title race. Speaking on The Obi One podcast, he was who would win the league and replied: “I would say Man City 51 [per cent], and Liverpool 49 [per cent]."
When he was then asked if Arsenal were in the running, he simply said "nah" before adding: “Rivalry apart, I would like them to win. Of course, Chelsea is not going to win. It is out of the question.
“Of course, Manchester United is not going to win it too, I don't speak about Man Utd. So it is between these three and out of these three I would like Arsenal to win it. But 51, 49. And I say 51, 49 because when the accumulation of matches are coming Man City has two teams.”