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Gary Neville said that he is confident that Arsenal will win the Premier League after the Gunners recorded another win and another clean sheet on Saturday.
The Gunners traveled to Turf Moor and picked up all three points courtesy of goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice. Mikel Arteta's men have been relentless since the start of the season, scoring 18 goals and conceding just three, putting them six points clear at the top of the table.
Neville has tipped Arsenal to win the league previously, but he now feels stronger than ever that this could be the Gunners' year. "Look, Arsenal can lose the title from here," Neville said. "I understand why Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal players and even the fans will play down the idea that they have to win it this season.
"But they're the most consistent team, and they've been building up to this now for three or four seasons. I actually tipped them for the title for the past three seasons, and they've obviously fallen short.
"I thought they should have been there last season when Liverpool won it because I thought if Man City dropped off, Arsenal had to be the team to do it.
"There won't be many people making excuses for Arsenal this season and that's not me applying pressure to Arsenal, I just think they're the best team in the league and they've got the right squad.
"It's only November so it's crazy to suggest you should win the league from here – but they should and if you're not Mikel Arteta or an Arsenal player you can say that quite confidently."
Neville believes Arsenal's squad depth makes the team the clear favorite to get over the line after a number of near misses in recent years.
"The reason I say I'm confident Arsenal will win the league is because you always think about what can stop a team," Neville added. "If Liverpool lost Virgil van Dijk or Mohamed Salah in previous seasons they would be in trouble.
"But I can't think of any player Arsenal might lose now and it would mean they would lose the title... even the two centre-backs because of the summer signings. Every position is covered.
"Bukayo Saka was that player in the past but Noni Madueke came in when he was injured. Everywhere, they are properly doubled up with the same level of quality or only a small drop-off. So who's going to take it off them?
"Arsenal would have to beat themselves not to win it. I don't think Man City are going to get back to a level they've been at previously and come back at Arsenal.
"Pep Guardiola is a genius but he hasn't got the players or the team playing at the level needed. Liverpool are the only team but they would have to get back on track very quickly."
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