Thierry Henry changes Arsenal title stance over two pivotal things he's seen

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has shifted his perspective on the team's title chances, now believing that Mikel Arteta's side possesses the qualities needed to win the Premier League. Currently, Arsenal holds a three-point lead over Manchester City and a four-point lead over Liverpool, with AFC Bournemouth also emerging as an early challenger after a strong start to the season.

In recent years, Arsenal has experienced a series of near-misses, finishing as runners-up in the title race while Manchester City and Liverpool have claimed the trophy in each of the last three seasons. However, this season, Arsenal has established itself as the early pace-setter, rebounding from a defeat to Liverpool to lead the charge, especially as Liverpool has faced a downturn in form.

Henry attributes his newfound confidence to two key changes in the squad: an expanded roster and improved rotation options under Arteta. He emphasized that having a deeper squad allows for better management when key players like Odegaard, Saliba, and Saka are injured, and he highlighted the potential of academy talents such as Nwaneri, Dowman, and Lewis-Skelly. Henry noted that while he previously viewed Arsenal's title hopes from a fan's perspective, he now sees genuine potential as an analyst, citing the team's unity and ability to adapt.

The title race is set to evolve with upcoming matches, including Liverpool facing Brentford and Arsenal and Manchester City playing Crystal Palace and Aston Villa respectively. These games could significantly impact the standings, with Manchester City struggling in recent away matches in London. As the season progresses, the dynamics of the competition will become clearer, with Arsenal positioned as strong contenders for their first league title in over two decades.