Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher rates Arsenal as a darkhorse for the top four.
Already Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United look firmly entrenched as the top four favourites - having been tipped by bookmakers' to lead the way at the start of the campaign.
The Gunners meanwhile had one of the worst starts to the Premier League ever, but have since gone four games unbeaten.
Writing in the Telegraph, the ex-England international said: “We can already see which are the top four strongest Premier League teams.
“ West Ham have had a good start, as have Brighton and Everton, but over the course of 38 games I am sure both clubs would take a Europa League place if it was offered right now.
“The team that I think is worth watching closely as the season evolves is Arsenal.
“If they can get the consistency into their young side, the lack of European football can be a massive help for Arteta as he spends more time with his players on the training ground.
“I think it is too soon for them to qualify for the Champions League, but of the chasing pack they may prove themselves best equipped to challenge."
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