3 reasons why Arsenal will win the 2016/17 Premier League title

Defensive midfield steel

Another reason people have downplayed Arsenal’s title credentials in recent times is their lack of strength in the middle of the park.

Yet, the emergence of Francis Coquelin in the last few years, alongside the signings of Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny, suggests that they have finally got the players to perform in that role against any side in the division.

Although Coquelin hasn’t been at his best in recent weeks, Xhaka, a £30 million signing from Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer, is beginning to adapt to the demands of the Premier League, and was particularly impressive against Tottenham on Sunday.

Elneny, when called upon, has also done a decent job in that area and, with Santi Cazorla the more technical and advanced central midfielder, Arsenal need a balance alongside him so the defensive aspect of the job is covered.

Any of the above three could do that job.