Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has tipped Arsenal to win the Premier League this season The Gunners are nine points clear at the top, having played a game more.
Mikel Arteta's side are coming off a 3-0 home win over Le Bris' Sunderland on Saturday (February 7). Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring at the Emirates three minutes from time before Viktor Gyokeres bagged a second-half double to confirm the three points.
Following the comprehensive defeat, Le Bris had no qualms admitting that the Gunners have the squad to go all the way this season (as per the Metro):
"They are impressive, really well organised, hard to beat, many threats coming off the bench as well so this depth is really important especially with wingers and creative players because they can make the difference at the end of the game.
"And often the game is a bit different, the players are a bit more tired, and when you have those players you can go all the way and they were really impressive."
The Gunners have won their last three league games following a 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United last month.
"A tough game against a tough opponent" - Arsenal boss after beating Sunderland
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the quality of the opposition after a comprehensive Premier League home win at the Emirates on Saturday.
Having lost just once at home across competitions this season (the aforementioned league defeat to Manchester United), the Gunners made short work of Regis Le Bris' side.
"A really tough game against a really tough opponent," Arteta told BBC Match of the Day.
"We scored a really beautiful goal with Zubi. They can really break your rhythm and they're really good in what they do. The subs became critical. It was wonderful to watch."
Arteta's side next take on Brentford away on Thursday (February 12) as they seek their first league title in more than two decades.