Arsenal Legend Explains Why the Gunners May Not Win the Premier League Title This Season

• Emmanuel Petit has put into question Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League title this season
• The ex-Arsenal star believes his former side does not have what it takes to challenge Manchester City for the crown
• The north Londoners are currently topping the standings with 24 points, a point ahead of second-placed Man City

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has raised concerns about the Gunners' chances of winning the Premier League title this season.

The north Londoners have widely been backed as favourites to claim the title this term after a hot start to the new season.

The Mikel Arteta-tutored side are currently topping the charts with 24 points after nine matches, having picked eight wins during that period.

Arsenal have only lost once so far this term, with the defeat coming at the hands of Man United earlier in September.

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However, they have since picked vital wins on the way, with the most recent coming on Sunday when they stunned Liverpool 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.

The win helped them recapture the top spot, with reigning champions Man City now trailing them by a point.

Emmanuel Petit questions Arsenal's title credentials

Be that as it may, Petit still believes his former side does not have what it takes to win the Premier League title for the first time in almost 18 years.

While the former Arsenal star admitted the north Londoners have evidenced tremendous progress, he feels they are not on the same level as City in terms of challenging the EPL crown.

"Arsenal have started very well, but there’s still a big gap between them and Man City for them to win the title," he said via The Mirror.

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Meanwhile, Arsenal will be desperate to cement their place at the top of the standings when they play Leeds United in their next Premier League outing.