NORWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Patrick Vieira, Manager of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Crystal Palace at Carrow Road on February 09, 2022 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Title is “Arsenal’s to lose” says Patrick Vieira

Feb 25, 2023

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has said that the Premier League title is “Arsenal’s to lose” after the club regained top spot with a 4-2 win over Aston Villa last weekend.

CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 17: David Seaman and Patrick Vieira of Arsenal lift the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over Southampton during the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Southampton at the Millennium Stadium on May 17, 2003 in Cardiff. David Seaman, who was capped 75 times for England, announced his decision to retire January 13, 2004 due to a long-term shoulder injury. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) — CARDIFF, WALES – MAY 17: David Seaman and Patrick Vieira of Arsenal lift the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over Southampton during the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Southampton at the Millennium Stadium on May 17, 2003 in Cardiff. David Seaman, who was capped 75 times for England, announced his decision to retire January 13, 2004 due to a long-term shoulder injury. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Vieira, who played for Arsenal from 1996 to 2005, believes the Gunners are “just in a really good place at the moment, with a lot of confidence”.

However, he warned that defending champions Manchester City would still chase Arsenal until the end of the season. Vieira helped Arsenal to their famous unbeaten triumph in 2004, the last time the club won the title.

“I think the Premier League title is Arsenal’s to lose, to be honest with you,” Vieira said.

“I think Arsenal did really well against Aston Villa on Saturday, to bounce back with that 4-2 win at Villa Park. They are just in a really good place at the moment, with a lot of confidence.

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“But I still believe Manchester City will chase Arsenal until the very last day of the Premier League season.

“But I think it’s Arsenal’s title to lose.”

Arsenal travel to Leicester City on Saturday as they seek to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

The club has not won the Premier League since Vieira’s penultimate season with the club.

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