Arsenal’s title spark: Ronaldo backs the Gunners to lift the Premier League

Arsenal on track to win the Premier League, Ronaldo’s bold prediction

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese star who has shone for Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, and now Al Nassr, believes Arsenal can lift the Premier League this season and told a podcast with Piers Morgan: "Arsenal can win the Premier League this season, I love this team."

Arsenal sit at the top of the English top flight, holding a six‑point lead over Manchester City and a seven‑point gap ahead of Liverpool after ten games, with a defense that has been tough to breach and a squad deep enough to weather injuries.

Ronaldo’s comment came in a chat during a podcast with the media figure Piers Morgan, reinforcing a growing narrative that the North London club could be in for a historic title charge.

As one of Manchester United’s fiercest rivals historically, Arsenal has been a staple in English football discussions, and their recent form has legitimized early optimism among fans and analysts alike.

Arsenal have strung together five consecutive league wins, sitting on top with a solid defensive record: they’ve conceded just three goals in the league so far this season and have notched 12 clean sheets in 15 competitive outings across all competitions.

Their last league title dates back to 2004 under Arsène Wenger, a reminder that while the club’s rise is real, the path to glory remains challenging and requires sustained focus over the long haul.

Despite leading the table, the fanbase remains wary, recalling the near-misses the club has endured in recent seasons. Still, current momentum has fueled a sense that this campaign could be different for Arsenal.

Analytical projections from Opta suggest Arsenal hold about a 71% chance to win the title, a figure that outpaces rivals and reflects confidence in the club’s stability and structure this season.

Former Manchester United captain and now prominent pundit Gary Neville has said the title is within reach for Arsenal, albeit with the caveat that the squad must maintain its current level rather than rest on laurels. Neville declared that Arsenal often looks like the best team in the league, provided they continue to manage fixture congestion and injuries well.

Manager Mikel Arteta has tempered expectations, acknowledging the season is still in its early stages and warning that every match remains a challenge: "If you want to win the major trophies, you have to engrave that feeling into the team and the club, and we’re in a very good moment right now, but there is a lot of football ahead."

Defensively, Arsenal boast a solid spine: goalkeeper David Raya, defenders Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, and Calafiori provide balance, while the squad’s depth has helped them navigate injuries to key personnel like Jesus, Havertz, Odegaard, Maddison, and Saka at various points. Saka himself expressed confidence in the group, saying, "This year we feel we’re very strong and have a lot of quality across the squad."

Analysts note that Arsenal’s strength is not reliant on a single talisman; they compete with a balanced setup that allows them to push the tempo and press high while remaining compact at the back. City and Liverpool remain credible challengers, though Manchester City’s form has shown some inconsistency, and Liverpool’ s recent win over Aston Villa followed a rough stretch of results.

Sky Sports analytics estimate Arsenal’s chances near 66% to win the title, well ahead of City and Liverpool, underscoring a belief in the team’s consistency and strategic plan under Arteta.

The broader context sees City and Liverpool as the last few major obstacles, with City struggling to hit its historic peak and Liverpool needing to rediscover form after a difficult spell. The season’s trajectory suggests Arsenal could reach very high points totals; Opta had previously projected around 80 points for Arsenal, a mark that, if achieved, would heighten the case that the league crown could hinge on a historically low points threshold for champions (potentially around 70 points).

In any case, fans will be watching closely as the title race unfolds, with Ronaldo’s endorsement adding an intriguing, high-profile stamp of confidence on Arsenal’s bid.

Punchline (sniper style): If Arsenal win the league, I’ll finally stop pretending my fantasy team has a clue—the trophy will do the talking, not my lineup excuses. Sniper mode: precise, but still surprisingly funny.

Punchline 2 (sniper style): My bets say Arsenal lift the trophy; my inbox says, ‘Remember to renew your optimism next season.’ I’ll just aim for the middle and call it a win.