Arsenal are the clear favourites to claim the Premier League title come the end of the season but boss Mikel Arteta does not believe they are the only contenders

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Aston Villa could rival his side in the Premier League title race this season. The Gunners are currently the favourites to be named as champions with a five-point advantage over nearest rivals Manchester City .

Aston Villa are just one point further behind, having enjoyed an impressive run under former Arsenal boss Unai Emery . Ahead of the two sides coming together at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon, Arteta has suggested that the Midlands side could well be contenders for the title.

He said: “Well, if they continue where they are already, so if they continue what they’ve been do

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