O’Neill: Gunners are genuine title contenders

ASTON Villa manager Martin O’Neill has backed Arsenal as genuine title contenders on the eve of tonight’s Premier League clash at Villa Park.

O’Neill: Gunners are genuine title contenders

O’Neill, who has injury problems to contend with for the clash with Arsene Wenger’s side, said: “We are capable of winning this game. But saying that Arsenal are a very fine side and have got themselves back into championship contention and are capable of winning the league.

“I haven’t seen Arsenal as being out of contention for the title. They are a fine footballing side but when they lost Robin van Persie I thought he would be a major loss. But they are scoring goals for fun and are an outstanding attacking side.’’

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