Manchester United hero Andrei Kanchelskis has questioned Arsenal's title credentials.
Arsenal sit top of the table after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Liverpool.
But Kanchelskis told Odds.ru: At the end of the championship they fail.
"I've been noticing this trend for about 10 years. If Mikel Arteta didn't help last season, then he won't help this season either. It looks like they're damaged. Nothing will change for Arsenal this season.
"Now Newcastle and Aston Villa have also caught up. So it won't be easy for Arsenal."