Theo Walcott Feels 'Third time lucky' for Arsenal in title chase

Arsenal has pushed Manchester City all the way in the title race for the past two seasons, but is this the year they finally usurp Pep Guardiola's juggernaut?

So close, yet so far. That is perhaps the perfect description of Arsenal and its chase for Premier League glory over the last two seasons.

With Pep Guardiola's Manchester City being irrepressible as they have claimed the last four straight league titles and have won six out of the last seven, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal has been right there with the champs, only to fall agonizingly short.

But former Gunner Theo Walcott thinks that this year might finally be the time when Arsenal breaks through.

"I was with them in preseason," Walcott said via Goal.com. "I've seen how structured they are as a unit and, mentally, the way Mikel has hammered his team. I feel like it's going to be third time lucky. I feel like they want it more and they are ready. I just feel like they're more equipped as a structure. They've learned a lot. They have got a few more experienced players that know the hurt and I just feel like this year could well be their year."

It certainly seems like nothing but perfection will halt City in their chase for a fifth consecutive title, but the Gunners have proved they have the staying power over the last two seasons with only a critical slip-up here and there costing them the title.

Now, as the Gunners have gotten off to a great start to their league campaign by dispatching a stubborn Wolves side 2-0, the foot must be firmly planted on the accelerator.

We know what to expect from City in the marathon that is the English Premier League and Arsenal knows the assignment.

Will it really be third time lucky for Arsenal as it aims to clinch its first title since 2004?

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