Premier League: 5 Reasons Why Arsenal Are Favourites to Lift Title This Season

The 2023/24 Premier League season is slowly taking shape, with top clubs eyeing a shot at glory at the end of the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal have all emerged as early favourites to cart home the crown after an impressive start to the new season.

The Gunners and Spurs are currently sitting joint top of the table with 20 points from eight games, and are the only two teams yet to suffer defeat so far.

However, it is Arsenal's title charge that has emerged more profound in recent days, with pundits, and even rival fans, backing them as favourites.

Now, more than ever before, the north Londoners are seemingly in a pole position to cart home the crown after almost a two-decade wait.

Arsenal, once regarded as a football powerhouse in Europe, have not tasted Premier League glory since 2004, with the best they have managed across the period being top-four finishes.

However, last season marked a major turning point for the club, as they came close to winning the title after a dominant run through the campaign.

They have gone on to replicate the impressive run of form this term, making them early favourites to secure the crown.

Sports Brief takes a look at five reasons that prove the Gunners have what it takes to win the league.

5. Ending Man City hoodoo

After years of waiting, Arsenal finally secured their first Premier League win over Man City since December 2015.

The north Londoners saw off City in a thrilling encounter staged at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

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The Mirror reports that Gabriel Martinelli's solitary goal was the difference in the tie, with the Brazilian coming off the bench to inspire the hosts to victory.

The result is likely to give Arsenal the extra motivation as the title race takes shape.

4. Many finishers in the squad

Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus were initially have in the recent past proved unreliable, with the latter occasionally missing crucial games through injury.

Daily Star reports that the club has had nine different goalscorers so far this season.

This goes to show that Arteta has a number of players he can count on if and when the goals dry up.

3. More physicality

Arsenal have enhanced their physicality in the squad this season through the signing of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz.

The duo stand at 6ft 1in and 6ft 4in, respectively, affording the squad the much-needed strength and physicality, especially in the closing stages of the campaign.

2. Strong defence

Arsenal currently boast one of the strongest backlines in the Premier League this season.

This came to the fore on Sunday through the partnership of Gabriel and William Saliba, who did more than enough to keep City neutralised through the match.

1. Mikel Arteta's experience

Arteta is no longer the rookie football manager he was when he arrived at the Emirates in December 2019.

The Spaniard has, over the years, established himself as one of the most sought managers in Europe.

His experience both as a manager and player will surely come in handy in Arsenal's title charge.

Neville explains why Arsenal will EPL

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has stated that Arsenal are the firm favourites to win the Premier League title this season.

Speaking in the wake of the Gunners' victory over City, the former defender brilliantly broke down why Arteta's men are the side to beat in the title race.