EPL 2016/17: 5 reasons why Arsenal are favourites to win the league

Modified Dec 07, 2016 05:29 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on December 3, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) — Can Alexis lead Arsenal to a Championship?

#1 The Brilliance of Sanchez & Ozil

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Mesut Oezil of Arsenal battles for the ball with Manuel Lanzini of West Ham during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on December 3, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) — Mesut Ozil has been at his creative best

This duo is the latest in the lineage of transcendent attackers who’ve lined up for Arsenal. They have a combined total of 17 goals and 8 assists so far this season. This immense level of production by itself gives Arsenal more than a puncher’s chance of winning the League.

These two have already had moments, where they’ve decided tight games with individual moments of brilliance. These moments have been crucial in keeping Arsenal in the title race. Their most memorable performance, though, was in the 3-0 drubbing against Chelsea. Ozil, in particular, was in sublime touch that day. The German superstar pulled out his entire array of skills to embarrass both Matic and Kante, while the Arsenal fans chanted “OLE !”

Edited by Staff Editor