'It wouldn't surprise me': Harry Redknapp makes big claim about Arsenal just hours before they face Tottenham

Arsenal take on Tottenham in just over an hour’s time and Harry Redknapp has given a bold take on the Gunners ahead of the clash.

Mikel Arteta’s side know they have to go to Tottenham and win after Man City made it four wins from four yesterday.

It is still early days in the title race but with Arsenal having already dropped points against Brighton, Arteta knows he can’t afford many more slips.

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As we know, Arsenal are without the suspended Declan Rice, while Martin Odegaard’s injury is expected to keep him out despite suspicions from the Tottenham end.

However, while some will see this as a ‘must-win’ for Arsenal, ex-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has suggested that come the end of the season, it might well be the Gunners standing tall.

Harry Redknapp makes title prediction involving Arsenal

Speaking on TalkSPORT ahead of the North London derby today, Redknapp offered up his take on where he sees Arsenal this season and what they could achieve.

“Overall I think they look a really well-balanced team. They look solid, the centre-halves, the two full-backs now, they have brought another full-back in, the midfield, all-round, the balance of the team, they play with two wide men, they have options there as well off the bench,” Redknapp said.

“Havertz plays up there, and he has done a great job for them. I see Arsenal as real title contenders again this year. I think they will push Man City all the way.

“It wouldn’t surprise me at all if they end up winning it this year. I think they will be that close again.”

Arsenal can win the title but have to beat Spurs

Redknapp makes a good point here and there’s no doubt Arsenal have the talent in the squad to go all the way.

However, they cannot drop points too often and if they lose today, they’ll already be five points behind City and history tells us that’s hard to make up.

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For Arsenal, today is all about winning. No matter how.

Yes, the loss of Odegaard and Rice will be massive but these are the tests which all great teams have to come through to be successful.

Anything but a win, will feel like a heavy blow for Gunners fans.