Mikel Obi tips Arsenal to win UEFA Champions League
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has backed Arsenal to win both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season, claiming Mikel Arteta’s squad is the strongest in world football. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel, who won two Premier League titles and a Champions League crown with Chelsea, praised Arsenal’s balance, depth, and mentality under Arteta. “This season, I think it’s Arsenal’s to lose,” Mikel said. “The squad and the depth they have are frightening. They have the best squad, not just in England but in world football right now. “Sometimes it’s not the starting eleven that wins you games, it’s who comes off the bench. We’ve seen Arsenal — Martinelli coming off the bench to win games, Eze, Merino, and Havertz injured — it’s frightening. Arteta knows this is Arsenal’s title to lose.” Arsenal […]