Paul Scholes Tips Arsenal as True Title Contenders — Says Gunners Are Now Playing Like Champions

Former Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has heaped praise on Arsenal, claiming Mikel Arteta’s men are finally playing the kind of football that wins Premier League titles.

Speaking on The Overlap: Fans Edition, Scholes noted that something has visibly changed about Arsenal since their 2–1 victory over Newcastle United, a result that seems to have reignited their spark.

“I think you can always feel a good team coming, like we did with Manchester City for a few years,” Scholes said.
“Arsenal aren’t quite winning the league yet, but you watch them and think they’re good. At the start of the season, I never saw that in Arsenal until the Newcastle game. They took the handbrake off a little… suddenly, they are playing the type of football you’d expect from champions.”

The Gunners head into the October international break one point clear of Liverpool at the top of the table, and many fans are beginning to believe this could finally be their year.

⚽ Opinion: Arsenal’s Moment Feels Different This Time

There’s something poetic about Scholes — a United icon who once dominated the Premier League — admitting Arsenal now look like a title-winning side. It’s a reflection of how far the North London team has come under Mikel Arteta.

This isn’t the Arsenal of old — the one that dazzled but fell apart when pressure mounted. This is a team that’s matured, resilient, and hungry. Their victory at St. James’ Park wasn’t just three points; it was a statement that they can win ugly, fight hard, and still play beautifully when it matters.

Arteta’s trust in creative players like Eberechi Eze (if his inclusion materializes) and the ever-inspired Martin Ødegaard has unlocked a balance between flair and discipline. Arsenal are no longer just entertainers — they’re contenders.

Yet, as Scholes hinted, titles aren’t won on style alone. The real test will come in consistency — how Arsenal handle the grind of winter fixtures, injuries, and the mind games that come when Manchester City inevitably start breathing down their necks.

Still, one can’t deny it — this Arsenal side feels different. The composure, the swagger, the control — it all whispers of a team ready to turn potential into history.

If they keep this rhythm, Paul Scholes’ words might not just be a compliment — they might be a prophecy. 🏆🔴⚪