Joe Cole, a former midfielder for Chelsea, expressed admiration for the current Arsenal team, stating that Mikel Arteta’s squad appears capable of winning the championship.
His comments came after Arsenal’s convincing 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in the recent Premier League fixture.
Arsenal demonstrated composure and precision in their performance at the Emirates Stadium.
The first goal came from Bukayo Saka’s penalty just before halftime.
Subsequent goals by Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice secured a comprehensive victory, propelling Arsenal to the top of the league standings.
Describing Arsenal as championship material, Cole remarked, “It was a fantastic performance. They could have easily scored 3 or 4 goals in the first half; they eased off slightly in the second half but displayed their quality in finishing. Declan Rice was exceptional, with threats coming from multiple players all over the pitch. The team looked like champions.”
Sharing his prediction for the season, Cole said, “I believe it will be a competitive race between Manchester City and Arsenal for the title. Both teams exhibit championship qualities. I see no weaknesses in this Arsenal side – they delivered an impeccable performance.”