Graeme Souness' Liverpool theory suggests Cesc Fabregas could be wrong about Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas has thrown his weight behind his former club Arsenal, suggesting that clinching the Premier League title this season could be a catalyst for an era of success. The ex-Gunners midfielder, who also enjoyed glory with Chelsea, feels that a triumph would instill a winning mentality in Mikel Arteta's squad, propelling them to consistently vie for major honours.

Arsenal's impressive run last season saw them secure second place, their highest finish since the 2015/16 campaign when they also came in as runners-up. Despite reaching the Champions League quarter-finals and being in the thick of the title race alongside heavyweights Manchester City and Liverpool, doubts linger over their ability to sustain their challenge.

Memories of last season's late dip, where they squandered an eight-point lead by gathering just nine points from eight matches, still haunt the Gunners. However, Fabregas is confident that progress this year will further unite the team.

«Obviously you can imagine what it will mean,» the Spaniard stated. «More than just winning a title but the belief will be back, the trust between the players and the staff and the fans and the whole club.

»The family that was there when I was there will be back, the moments of 'we are strong and we know we can win'; at the moment it is a little bit 'are we ready are we not'? If they can manage to win the first one, I believe it could become a constant threat for Arsenal to be challenging for all the top titles."

But that may not prove easy for Arsenal, even with a successful end to 2023/24. Graeme Souness had a similar school of thought when it came to Liverpool's chances following their Premier League title win in 2020, which serves as a warning to Fabregas and