Arsenal are not serious title challengers, claims Premier League legend

LIVERPOOL legend John Barnes has written off Arsenal's title chances.

The Gunners are once again in contention for the crown after agonizingly missing out on Manchester City last season.

John Barnes doesn't judge Arsenal's title credentialsCredit: Getty

The Gunners are unbeaten in five games and are currently second in the tableCredit: PA

Arsenal were at one point seven points clear at the top, before a loss of form towards the end of the season ended their title hopes.

Mikel Arteta's troops have been in brilliant form of late and are unbeaten in the league since the start of the year.

Despite two convincing away wins against West Ham and Burnley, Barnes is not convinced of Arsenal's title challenge.

Speaking on Premier League Productions, Barnes believes his former team can still challenge for the title.

He said: “Liverpool for me is the biggest challenger because there are certain games where Liverpool haven't played well but got a result.”

Barnes believes Arsenal still struggle to win games when they are not at their best.

He thinks it is a two-horse race between Man City and Liverpool this season.

Barnes added: “Arsenal have to play well to win and if they don't play well they might not win. That's why I still think no matter how well they do it's going to be between Man City and Liverpool.”

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Arsenal are still in the race for the title, just two points off first place.

Their title hopes were boosted when City dropped points against Chelsea this weekend.

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Despite this, City still have a game in hand and will not play Arteta until the end of March.

With thirteen games remaining, Arteta will look to galvanize his troops to win their first title in two decades.