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Keown appeared to be a bit hopeful after Arsenal kicked off the new year with an away win over Brentford.
Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring for Arsenal in pre-season friendly against Manchester United. (Picture Credit: AP)
Martin Keown doubted Arsenal might once again fall short of winning the Premier League this season. The Gunners were close to securing the title in the last two campaigns. Manchester City finally beat them in the race on both occasions. This time, Liverpool has emerged as the main competitor for Arsenal who remain second in the Premier League standings. The Reds hold the top spot with a six-point lead and also have one game in hand.
Ahead of Arsenal’s last league fixture against Brentford, Keown made his predictions about how the title race would end this term.
“We want Arsenal to finally win the league – but it looks like Liverpool are going to do that. I was disappointed Chelsea fell away in the last two games. A three-horse race makes it better. But the quality of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo up top, Arsenal need to find a little bit more up top,” Martin Keown who played for Arsenal from 1985 to 2004 said on TNT Sports.
The defender appeared to be a bit hopeful after Arsenal kicked off the new year with an away win over Brentford. Mikel Arteta’s side conceded an early goal but pulled off a roaring comeback in the second half. Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli scored for them to inspire a 3-1 victory.
During the post-match show, Martin Keown said, “They’re alive and kicking, still in this race. At half-time, the manager would have had a few words. They showed good character and personality and in the second half showed their class.”
“They really stamped on their opponent with two quick goals and then it’s emphatic. That sends a message that they’re still in this title race. That’s the first of nine games in January. League Cup, FA Cup, you name it, they’re in every competition. It keeps the pot boiling now. It puts pressure on Liverpool, over to you,” the 58-year-old added.
In their next Premier League assignment, Arsenal will face Brighton away from home on Saturday, January 4.
