Fletcher noted that despite Arsenal’s 7-1 annihilation of PSV on Tuesday, they are still far off from winning the UCL
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Man United midfielder and TNT Sports commentator, Darren Fletcher has claimed that North London club, Arsenal, have gone backwards under their manager, Mikel Arteta this season.
He made this known recently while assessing Arsenal’s chances of winning the UEFA Champions League (UCL) this season following their 7-1 victory against PSV in the Round of 16 first leg tie in mid-week.
Despite destroying the Dutch club, Fletcher believes the Gunners are miles off from winning the Champions League or the Premier League.
“I think they are miles off,” Fletcher said on said on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel when asked whether he felt Arsenal could win the Champions League this season.
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He added, “You just said they are fifth in the half of the draw they are in.
“You then look at Barcelona and Bayern Munich on the other side of the draw. You can’t win it from there.
“I think they are miles off winning a Premier League, never mind the Champions League. I think they have gone backwards.”
Arsenal’s Premier League title chances this season is all but over after Liverpool extended their lead on top of the table with 13 points.
Mikel Arteta’s side finished in second position twice behind Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City last two seasons.
