Arsenal Are Still in the Title Race ShearerEngland legend Alan Shearer believes Arsenal should not be written off in the Premier League title race despite trailing leaders Liverpool by nine points.
Softfootball understands that Shearer made the assessment after the Gunners secured a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, a result that kept Mikel Arteta’s side within touching distance of the top four but left them nine points behind Liverpool after 11 matches.
Gabriel Martinelli handed Arsenal the lead before Pedro Neto struck to earn Chelsea a share of the spoils in an entertaining London derby.
Despite the growing gap at the summit, Shearer remains convinced Arsenal have the quality to mount a strong winning run once their injured players return.
The former Blackburn Rovers striker believes the international break could provide the Gunners with an opportunity to recover key players and build momentum through a series of consecutive victories.
Shearer also described the draw against Chelsea as a valuable result, suggesting that a defeat would have significantly damaged Arsenal’s hopes of challenging at the top of the table.
Arsenal return to action after the international break with a home Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest before travelling to Portugal to face Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League. They will then resume domestic duties with an away trip to West Ham before hosting Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
