Jamie O’Hara believes Manchester City will once again prove too strong in the Premier League title race, insisting he is not convinced by Arsenal’s credentials.
According to Sky Sports on Monday, speaking about the ongoing season, the former Tottenham midfielder played down Arsenal’s chances of winning the title, despite their strong performances and recent challenges at the top of the table.
O’Hara questioned whether Mikel Arteta’s side has the consistency and experience required to outlast Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City over the course of a long campaign.
“I’m not convinced Arsenal are that great. They’re a good side, and they’ve improved, but when it really matters, I still think City will be the ones lifting the trophy,” O’Hara said
Manchester City, who have dominated English football in recent years, are once again among the favourites after putting together another strong run of form. O’Hara pointed to their winning mentality, squad depth, and Guardiola’s tactical expertise as key factors that separate them from their rivals.
“City know how to win this league. They’ve been there, they’ve done it, and when the pressure ramps up in the final months, they usually find another level,” O’Hara said.
Arsenal have pushed City close in recent seasons and continue to be viewed as one of their main challengers, but O’Hara remains sceptical. In his view, the title race will ultimately follow a familiar pattern, with City pulling away when it matters most.
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