"It’s Too Early To Call Them Title Contenders" – Keown Reacts To Arsenal’s Win
Keown said he “hopes this is the start or something special”, but says it is too early to consider Arsenal as a genuine threat to defending champions Manchester City
Joy Kalu 
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown praised their 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, but said it is “ridiculous” to label his former club “title contenders” after just five games.
Mikel Arteta’s men maintained their perfect start to the season with the victory and kept their place at the top of the Premier League.
Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring for the Gunners, before Douglas Luiz’s corner beat Aaron Ramsdale. But Gabriel Martinelli ensured Villa’s fightback was short-lived as he scored a second-half winner.
Keown said he “hopes this is the start of something special”, but says it is too early to consider Arsenal as a genuine threat to defending champions Manchester City.
Keown stated: “It’s step by step with this Arsenal team. It’s so early in the season, it’s ridiculous [to call them title contenders].
“It’s a new team but hopefully it’s the start of something special."
