Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has made the bold claim that Arsenal are challengers for the Premier League title this season.
Vieira is still remembered incredibly fondly in the red half of north London for his nine-year spell with the Gunners from 1996 to 2005, during which time the Frenchman lifted the Premier League on three separate occasions alongside four FA Cups. He can now be found in the dugout at Selhurst Park aiming to take this Eagles side as far up the table as possible.
Arsenal have enjoyed a stellar start to the new season with two wins from their opening two fixtures, the first of which came away at Vieira's Palace. The Gunners ran out 2-0 winners and showed the perfect blend of flare and resilience to make the short trip back across London with three points.