Gary Neville identifies Arsenal defensive depth as a title race advantage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has tipped Arsenal to challenge for the Premier League title this season, citing the squad's defensive depth as a primary factor. Arsenal opened their league campaign with a 3-0 victory against Coventry City, following an identical scoreline against Manchester City in the Community Shield. Neville highlighted the arrival of Ezri Konsa as a key addition to a defensive unit that already boasts significant quality. The analyst described the club's strategy as a concerted effort to prioritize defensive stability to secure a long-term advantage over rivals. Despite having played only one league fixture so far, the team's early performance reinforces expectations for a strong season. Arsenal continues to prepare for the remainder of the campaign as they look to build on these initial results.
- •Gary Neville identifies Arsenal's defensive strength as a catalyst for a title challenge.
- •Arsenal started the Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Coventry City.
- •The club defeated Manchester City 3-0 to secure the Community Shield.
- •Ezri Konsa recently joined the Arsenal squad to add to their defensive options.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Neville reveals one reason Arsenal will win the title
"Gary Neville believes Arsenal’s superb defence will help them claim the Premier League title again at the end of this season, despite the Gunners having played only one league match so far.They earn...
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