Michael Owen tipped Arsenal as contenders for the Premier League title following the Gunners' 3-0 win over Brentford at the weekend. And, while Mikel Arteta's side were impressive as they reinstated their position at the top of the table, Alan Shearer has disagreed.
The former Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers striker claimed that there is still work to be done before the north Londoners can rub shoulders with the likes of previous winners Manchester City and Liverpool. But, that hasn't stopped Owen from likening Arsenal to Pep Guardiola's side.
Speaking to Premier League Productions in the wake of Brentford's loss, the former Liverpool and Manchester United striker said: "I would have been the first person to accuse them of being soft over the last few years and they’ve definitely been that but they do have a maturity [now] despite having a lot of young players in the team.
