Premier League title ‘Only a matter of time’ for Arsenal say legends | OneFootball

Former Gunners Freddie Ljungberg and Cesc Fabregas believe Arsenal have trophies in their near future, whether they win the league this year or not.

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND: Freddie Ljungberg, then manager of the Arsenal u23s reacts during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Meadow Park on March 29, 2019. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

There’s no denying that Manchester City are the clear favourites to win the Premier League on the final day, with a two-point advantage over Arsenal and a home game against West Ham United to finish the campaign.

The Gunners have the slim hope provided by a goal-difference advantage over Pep Guardiola’s side, knowing a win and a City draw would swing the race in their favour.

But whether or not Mikel Arteta’s side benefit from that kind of late drama, former Arsenal stars Freddie Ljungberg and Cesc Fabregas have insisted the team are on the right track.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

“It is a matter of time,” Ljungberg told The Athletic. “If they don’t win it this year, they have a young team with the future in front of them. There will be trophies in the future.

“Guys, if not this season, you just need to keep on playing and keep on believing.”

Fabregas added: “Taking it to the last game of the season against a top Manchester City team, you couldn’t ask for more.

“They are a young team and they keep growing and keep getting better. They always add one or two players who make a good difference.

“For sure they are on the up, and soon they will win it, if not this year.”

LONDON, ENGLAND: David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United, embraces Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

There’s still the potential for one last twist in the title race, and Arsenal have to go into their game against Everton focused on the task of securing all three points.

As long as they do their job, this Arsenal squad can have no regrets about how this last month has played out.

Beating Wolves, Chelsea, Spurs, Bournemouth, and Manchester United on the bounce was something few expected, and it’s kept the team in contention until the final day.

Whether it proves to be enough or not, the job is simple. Win the final game, and push on again in the transfer market this summer.