The real reason Arsenal lost Premier League title to Man City amid 'best in the world' claim

Arsenal went oh so close to winning the Premier League title in 2023. The Gunners led the table for much of the season and even set an unwanted record of number of days at the summit without winning the trophy.

Manchester City would go on to pip them to the title, eventually topping the table by five points from Mikel Arteta's side. Arsenal were busy in the summer transfer window, looking for the edge to take them to the title this time around.

Declan Rice joined in a £105million deal, with Kai Havertz arriving for £65million, Jurrien Timber for £40million and David Raya in a loan deal that should be made permanent this summer. And the transfers have had the desired effect.

Arsenal are once again in the mix for the title, just two points behind league leaders Liverpool. they will be hoping for no more injury concerns, with former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf admitting an injury to one player last season cost them dearly.

Speaking to BetVictor, he said: «I think William Saliba is already one of the world’s best centre-backs, if not the best. When he got injured last season Arsenal lost the title, not much more needs to be said about him than that. He has made some mistakes this season, but who doesn’t?

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»He is so strong and I rate him so highly. He should be the first-choice centre-back for France at the Euros this summer. They have lots of talented players in that position, including the guys like Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi at Chelsea who I’m sure will be there as well.

«However, France cannot think about being truly solid at the back without