![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/shay-given-claims-arsenal-can-win-title-and-haaland-will-break-shearer-record/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/08fc71f1-e95d-4f41-82ff-5e8403bb47fe.jpg&description=MANCHESTER CITY hero Shay Given insists Arsenal can't be ruled out of the Premier League title hunt. The Gunners are flying high in the table with two points separating them from second-placed City thanks to a remarkable consistency that has seen them win 11 out of their first 13 matches. Shay Given insists Arsenal can't be ruled out of the Premier League title raceCredit: Getty Given, 46, believes the North Londoners' decision to give "complete control" to manager Mikel Arteta is a main reason behind the club's stunning comeback after a turbulent campaign last season. The legendary goalkeeper also argued that Arteta has learned a lot from City boss and mentor Pep Guardiola, with whom he worked at the Etihad for three years before joining Arsenal in 2019. The former Ireland international added that the signings of two proven winners in Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from his previous club have proven to be a major difference maker. Speaking to Mega Casino, Given said when asked if Arsenal can win the title: "I hope not. Arsenal are top of the league at the moment and I think people think that it is a foregone conclusion that City will climb above them at some stage. "I think that Arteta has done a phenomenal job at Arsenal and you also need to praise the ownership at the club for sticking by him. Twelve months ago he was under a lot of pressure, he had the [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang issues to resolve. "I think the club has given him complete control and he has shown himself to be a fantastic leader and manager. He obviously learned from Pep, the best in the world, and now Arsenal and Arteta are getting their rewards. "There is a real togetherness on and off the pitch between the players and the fans, they are right behind their team and the Emirates has turned into a fortress for them. You can't rule Arsenal out. They are definitely in for the title now. "Signing Jesus and Zinchenko was a brilliant move from Arteta, and I think Pep did him a favour on the tr){kind=link}
MANCHESTER CITY hero Shay Given insists Arsenal can’t be ruled out of the Premier League title hunt.
The Gunners are flying high in the table with two points separating them from second-placed City thanks to a remarkable consistency that has seen them win 11 out of their first 13 matches.
Given, 46, believes the North Londoners’ decision to give “complete control” to manager Mikel Arteta is a main reason behind the club’s stunning comeback after a turbulent campaign last season.
The legendary goalkeeper also argued that Arteta has learned a lot from City boss and mentor Pep Guardiola, with whom he worked at the Etihad for three years before joining Arsenal in 2019.
The former Ireland international added that the signings of two proven winners in Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from his previous club have proven to be a major difference maker.