Mikel Obi also argued that Mikel Arteta’s men were “very lucky” to beat Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has said Arsenal will not lift this season’s English Premier League (EPL) title, despite having the best squad.
He made this known on the latest edition of his podcast, while analysing Gunners 2-1 win against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.
The victory saw Arsenal reduce the gap between themselves and league leaders, Liverpool to two points.
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However, while discussing the intriguing encounter, Mikel Obi claimed Mikel Arteta’s men were “very lucky” to beat Newcastle.
He added that the North London outfit are “very weak mentally” and “still miles off it”.
Speaking on the show, he said: “I don’t think Arsenal can win the Premier League this season, I don’t think so. I think they’re still miles off it with the team they have.
“They have the best squad in the Premier League, absolutely no doubt about it, but when you watch that game, the way they played, I think mentally they are very, very weak.”
