'The real tests will be against Liverpool and Man City.' Graeme Souness remains sceptical about Arsenal's title credentials despite north London derby win AFC
Graeme Souness admitted everyone is enjoying watching Arsenal, but remained sceptical about their title credentials until they’ve gone through a ‘real test’.
Spurs saw wing-back Emerson Royal was sent off for a challenge on Gabriel Martinelli in the second half, and the Gunners took advantage, snatching back the north London bragging rights.But the five-time English top-flight champion did have a word of warning for the Gunners, though, as the“I think it’s upwards and onwards for Arsenal, I think they’re playing a brand of football that we’re all enjoying,” talkSPORT co-host Souness said on Monday’s White and Jordan.
But their perfect start was ruined when they faced fellow top six contenders Man United, losing 3-1 at Old Trafford.As a result, Souness thinks victories over City and Liverpool – who Arsenal face this month – are needed for them to prove they’ll be up there come the end of the campaign., whilst City are hot on the Gunners tails in second – but Souness believes the two sides will still be the other teams fighting at the top of the table this year.