“They are flying”: Mikel Arteta's Arsenal is compared to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, but Thierry Henry doubts the title chances
Arsenal have been labeled “the best team in the country” as they continue to annihilate their opponents, with Sheffield United being their latest victim..
That is the opinion of former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, who has compared Mikel Arteta's to Liverpool's 2019/20 Premier League winning team.
The talkSPORT presenter has waxed lyrical about the Gunners, insisting they have been in 'beast mode' since his warm weather training camp in Dubai in January.
Arsenal They entered the mini break after three consecutive defeats, where they seemed to have abandoned the title race, in addition to having been eliminated from the FA Cup.
But they have responded by racking up seven consecutive wins in the top flight, where they have made history by winning by at least five goals in their last three away games.
And talkSPORT presenter Cundy believes they are playing better football than their title rivals Liverpool and city of manchesterwho sit above North Londoners at the table.
Speaking after Arsenal 6-0 victory at Bramall Lane at The Sports Bar, said: “They are relentless, they are like a swarm at the moment.
“They invade you, energy, high intensity, goals, creativity. They remind me a little of that Liverpool that won the title with (Jurgen) Klopp.
“Right now, if you were to tell me, 'Who's the best team in the country right now?' “It's Arsenal. “It's the best team in the country.”
He added: “They've come back (from Dubai) in absolute beast mode and they're flying.”
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As fans begin to dream of a first league championship since 2004, club legend Thierry Henry has doubted that they will finally get over the line.
Commenting on Arsenal's chances during his appearance in Monday night footballHe remarked: “Look, we all know where my heart is going.
“I want Arsenal to win the league, but I still think City are the team to beat.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United icon Gary Neville believes in Liverpool have the advantage on Arsenal in the quest to lead City to the title.
Just two points separate the three clubs in the table, with Liverpool currently in first place ahead of City and Arsenal.
But Arsenal have a chance to reach the international break first if they beat Brentford next and Liverpool and City draw at Anfield on Sunday.
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