Arsène Wenger looks delighted at the developments taking place at Arsenal. The iconic former manager is pleased with the direction the top British club is taking and anticipates that the Premier League title could come sooner than expected.
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In the Tour de France, Wenger was a guest at the mountain stage on Sunday, which was eventually won by Dutchman Wout Poels. Tour director Christian Prudhomme had invited him. During an interview with Eurosport, the focus was on the battle between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, but Arsenal was also discussed. And the confidence is high for the Frenchman. 'I think we will be champions next season.'
'I simply believe it will happen,' Wenger continued. Under manager Mikel Arteta, The Gunners came close last year. That experience should now help the team. 'I have fewer doubts about Arsenal than about the winner of the Tour...'
Declan Rice is one of the new key figures at Arsenal. Wenger sees potential in the record signing. 'If the money is there, why wouldn't you sign him? I had to work without money, so I had to take a different path. Now the financial situation is stronger. I think Rice is a good investment.'
'Overall, I think they have signed good players,' Wenger also referred to players like Jurriën Timber. 'They have brought in top players who are mature but still young. They can develop and become even better. The pressure will be higher due to last season, but Arsenal has learned from the title race and will be able to handle it.'
Updated: 04:57, 17 Jul 2023
