🚨 Lionel Messi: “Arsenal Are the Main Favourites to Win the Premier League.

🚨 Lionel Messi: “Arsenal Are the Main Favourites to Win the Premier League.

 

Lionel Messi has labelled Arsenal as “the main favourites” to win the 2025/26 Premier League title — citing the Gunners’ acquisition of a “proper number 9” as the key factor behind their rising dominance.

 

The legendary Argentine playmaker, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, praised Mikel Arteta’s team for evolving in recent seasons and finally solving their biggest tactical problem.

 

> “Arsenal are the main favourites to win the Premier League because they now have a proper 9,” Messi said. “That’s a huge advantage in such a difficult league.”

 

 

 

While he didn’t name the striker directly, the reference is believed to be about Arsenal’s new high-profile forward — a complete, clinical finisher who offers the physicality, movement, and goal threat the club had previously lacked. The Gunners’ frontline, already electric with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Ødegaard, now looks genuinely complete.

 

Messi’s comments come after Arsenal pushed Manchester City all the way last season, only to fall short again. But with their long-standing striker issue finally resolved, many feel this could be Arteta’s year.

 

The Gunners have also strengthened other areas of the pitch and shown consistent progress under Arteta’s philosophy — blending youth, structure, and fluid attacking football. Messi, who has faced English clubs numerous times in his career, knows the unique demands of the Premier League and the importance of squad balance.

 

With the Community Shield just days away and Premier League kick-off looming, Messi’s backing will certainly boost Arsenal’s belief — and perhaps put added pressure on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to respond.