Former Manchester United and Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo reckons Arsenal have the credentials to clinch the Premier League crown this campaign.The Gunners have endured heartbreak as runners-up in each of the previous three seasons and find themselves battling for top spot once again.
Following the opening ten fixtures, Mikel Arteta’s squad currently boast a six-point advantage over their closest title challengers Manchester City, whilst defending champions Liverpool trail by seven points in third place.
Newly-promoted Sunderland sit level on points with Arne Slot’s outfit and represent the Gunners’ next opponents when top-flight football resumes at the weekend.
Arsenal have shipped merely three goals in the Premier League this term and suffered just one defeat – the 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in late August.
Ronaldo featured on the Piers Morgan Uncensored Podcast to discuss Manchester United matters and offered his verdict on the current Premier League title battle.
When questioned by Morgan, who supports Arsenal passionately, whether the Gunners could capture the league, Ronaldo responded: “Could be. It’s possible.
“I think the Premier League, the level of the teams is very similar the top ones. But you know the Premier League, you never know what’s going to happen.
“It’s a very difficult league, very tough league, but Manchester [City] are not going to win the league that’s for sure. They are so many points behind right now. It’s possible yes bit I don’t believe it [that Man City can win the league].
“Arsenal, yeah it can be. It’s possible, lets see. Yes, Arsenal can win the league it’s possible.”
Ronaldo has previously revealed how he was on the brink of signing for the Gunners before his move to Manchester United from Sporting back in 2003. The Portuguese star admits he was very close to making a switch to the Emirates Stadium and that’s why he takes pleasure in watching them.
Ronaldo further stated: “When I look at Arsenal I’m always looking not like a rival. I was nearly there, so I’m not going to say that I have a passion for the club but I like the team.
“I like when they win because of that story. But that’s life, that’s football. It’s about opportunities and moments. I took that opportunity [to join Man Utd] but to be honest, I never lie, well sometimes I lie for a good reason.
“I was nearly at Arsenal but my story won’t change a lot. Arsenal are still a top team and win titles with big players. Maybe Arsenal will be better but not too much.”