3 reasons why this is Arsenal's year to win the Premier League

2. Man City's natural and gradual decline

Manchester City enjoyed a better Premier League season last year than their treble-winning campaign so many would assume they will continue to be the dominant force they have been for years. However, when looking at their squad depth, quality and fitness, it is clear to see there is a natural and gradual decline.

Kevin De Bruyne is arguably City's most crucial player and this has shown throughout his whole time with the Cityzens. This was made clear by City's incredible uplift in form following his return from injury last season.

The Belgium international missed the first half of last season with a hamstring injury and also struggled at times throughout the second part of the campaign. At 33 years old, the likelihood of de Bruyne suffering more injuries is now naturally greater. If he were to be injured again this season, the ability of City's team will immediately decrease.

Several other important first team players such as Kyle Walker, John Stones, Bernardo Silva, and Mateo Kovacic are also 30 or over so are all likely to suffer a natural decrease in both quality and fitness over the course of the season. This will be worrying for Pep considering these names have been central figures in City's recent dominance.

The sale of Julian Alvarez has also left City without a quality backup for Erling Haaland, so an injury to the Norwegian would be catastrophic and would mean City loses their main source of goals.

City have dominated the Premier League for years but this does seem to be coming to an end due to their gradual decline in squad depth, quality and fitness. This will greatly bolster Arsenal's chances of winning the league this season due to their much younger but arguably evenly matched squad.

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