Premier League Legend Claims Arsenal May Miss Out on Top Four Spot Despite Hot Start to the Season

• Man United legend Gary Neville has made his Premier League top-four prediction with a fiery warning to Arsenal
• According to the former defender, the Gunners still face the prospect of missing out on a top-four finish despite their strong start to the season
• The north Londoners have failed to qualify for the Champions League seven years in a row, with their last appearance coming during Arsene Wenger's time at the club

Gary Neville has sent Arsenal a stern Premier League top-four warning despite their hot start to the new season.

The Gunners have been in scintillating form this term, with the Mikel Arteta-tutored side winning eight of their last nine outings.

The impressive run of form now has them sitting top of the standings with 24 points, a point ahead of defending English champions Man City.

Arsenal's impressive performances this season have seen them touted among the favourites to challenge for the Premier League title.

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However, Neville has warned that the north Londoners may find it difficult to seal even a top-four finish.

According to the Man United legend, the Mikel Arteta-tutored side still have an uphill task in their bid to return to the Champions League.

Speaking to The Overlap, the former England international predicted Chelsea, Man United, and Tottenham could finish ahead of Arsenal on the standings.

"Arsenal could still finish outside the top four as well – but I’ll put [them] in for now just to keep all the Arsenal fans happy," Neville said as quoted by Metro UK.

"I look at Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool – it’s still a big job for Arsenal [to finish in the top four]," he added.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has maintained that the Gunners have what it takes to win the Premier League this season.

According to Wenger, the lack of a dominating team this term could give Arsenal the much-needed edge to lift the title.

The north Londoners are topping the standings with 24 points ahead of second-placed Man City.