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Former England striker Michael Owen has made a bold statement about Arsenal’s title chances—even after their disappointing defeat to Manchester City.
🗣️ Owen’s bold claim
According to reports circulating after the game, Owen dismissed the idea that Arsenal will collapse under pressure. Instead, he backed them to still win the Premier League title, insisting the team has enough quality to go all the way. �
However, he also pointed out a key concern—mentality in big moments—suggesting that while Arsenal have the squad to “win everything,” their mindset in crucial matches could still be questioned. �
⚽ What happened vs Man City?
Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, with young defender Nico O’Reilly scoring twice to seal the trophy. �
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The loss ended Arsenal’s hopes of multiple trophies
Costly mistakes—especially in goal—hurt their chances
City’s win reignited the Premier League title race
Despite the setback, Arsenal are still leading the league and remain strong contenders. �
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🔥 Big picture
Owen’s stance goes against critics who claim Arsenal could “bottle” the title again. His view is clear:
✅ Arsenal still have the best chance to win the league
⚠️ But they must fix their mentality in decisive games
🏆 The title race is still in their hands
📊 Final take
The defeat to Manchester City is a setback—but not a disaster. If Arsenal respond well, Owen believes they can finally end their
long wait for the Premier League title.
