sport news Gary Neville claims Arsenal WON'T win the Premier League and backs Man United ... trends now
Gary Neville has claimed Arsenal won't win the Premier League this season despite being eight points clear of second place Manchester City - and also backed Manchester United to finish above the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta's side reaffirmed their title credentials with a dominant 2-0 victory over north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday thanks to an own goal from Hugo Lloris and a fantastic strike from Martin Odegaard.
The result means Arsenal have now won 15 of their 18 Premier League games and lost just once.
Gary Neville claimed Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title this season
Neville's claims come despite the Gunners being eight points clear of Pep Guardiola's side
However, Neville - who saw his former side United defeat City 2-1 on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine games - doesn't believe the Gunners have what it takes to go the distance.
'No (they won't win the league),' Neville told his own podcast. 'But I said Leicester wouldn't win the league.
'They won't win the league. Manchester City will win the league, and I think Man Utd will finish second, and I know that will annoy Arsenal fans!
'I'd rather Arsenal win the league than Man City. I think it would be absolutely sensational for the Premier League.
'I think about watching the Premier League, we've seen City sweep up, apart from Liverpool, over the past five years. To think Arsenal could come and win it, it adds to our league, it makes our league great.
'I'd love Man Utd to win it, but I don't think that's going to
