Petit's Warning: Arsenal's Title Defence at Risk

Arsenal's title defence begins on Friday evening as they clash with newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, managed by Mikel Arteta, head into the new campaign as defending champions for the first time in more than two decades following last season's title triumph which saw them finish 7 points clear of Manchester City.

Petit's Concerns

Speaking exclusively to Tribal Football, Petit backed Arsenal to go all the way once more, especially after the side brought in world-class talents such as Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis. However, he expressed concerns about the team's central defensive positions, stating that injuries in this area could be a major issue for the team.

Petit's Solution

Petit believes that adding another defender to the team would be a good solution to this problem. He also thinks that the team needs to add a striker and perhaps one more left winger to strengthen their squad. If Tzolis were to be sidelined, Petit thinks that the team would be missing a key player.

Petit's Verdict

Despite his concerns, Petit truly believes that Arsenal will win the title again. He thinks that the team has the confidence and the quality to compete against the top teams in Europe. He also believes that the team's core squad and spine remain the same from last season, which is a positive sign for the team.

Recent Form

Arsenal are currently on a 5-game winning run, with their last result being a 3-0 win over Coventry City. They are 7 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the league, with a lead of 85 points from 38 games. They have scored 71 goals this season and conceded 27, with a goal difference of +44.

Next Fixture

Arsenal's next fixture is against Hull City at home on November 7th. They will be looking to continue their winning form and maintain their lead at the top of the league.

Currently Sidelined

Bruno Guimarães and William Saliba are currently sidelined due to injuries. The team will be hoping that they can return to action soon and strengthen their squad.

Petit's Final Thoughts

Petit's final thoughts on Arsenal's title defence are that the team needs to be careful with injuries in central defence. He believes that adding another defender to the team would be a good solution to this problem. He also thinks that the team needs to add a striker and perhaps one more left winger to strengthen their squad. Despite his concerns, Petit truly believes that Arsenal will win the title again.