EPL: Nigeria legend Kanu back Arsenal for title victory after 19 years

Former Arsenal ahead, Nwankwo Kanu, has backed Arsenal to win their first Premier League title in 19 years after the Gunners handed one other large take a look at of their title chase, defeating Manchester United 3-2 on the Emirates on Sunday.

The Gunners had been held by Newcastle in the beginning of the month however gained at Tottenham final week earlier than avenging their solely defeat of the season in opposition to United. And in beating United, Arsenal displayed the qualities of champions.

They fought again from conceding an early purpose, went on to take the lead after which scored a late winner from Eddie Nketiah after the guests had made it 2-2 halfway by means of the second half.

Kanu, who was a member of the Arsenal facet that famously went the entire season undefeated, incomes the everlasting nickname of ‘The Invincibles’ believes Mikel Arteta’s facet has proven sufficient character to land the EPL title.

Are you able to imagine it? Properly achieved boys. What a recreation! The Gunners confirmed nice spirit and by no means gave up. Sure, we (Arsenal) can begin dreaming of the title,” Kanu wrote on his WhatsApp standing after the Gunners victory on Sunday.

The 2-time African Footballer of the 12 months, who joined Arsenal from Inter Milan for simply £4m in 1999, was standard amongst Arsenal followers throughout his five-and-a-half years on the membership.