Alex Iwobi has named Manchester City as the favourites to win the Premier League next season and says Arsenal’s target will be to secure Champions League qualification.
The Gunners suffered a dismal run of form towards the end of the 2018-19 campaign to drop out of the top four, eventually finishing fifth, one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham.
Unai Emery’s side finished a whole 28 points behind champions Manchester City, who edged out Liverpool in one of the most thrilling and competitive title races in history.
Manchester City will bid for a third successive Premier League title next season and Iwobi says they are deserved favourites.
‘Everyone thought that last season, but Liverpool give them a tough challenge as well. So, you never know what could happen,’ he said.
‘I’m sure every club’s going to invest and try and get their team right. Pre-season’s coming up really soon, so everyone’s trying to get ready for the season to start.
‘It’s hard to say right now whether Man City are going to dominate, but they could be favourites, considering they won it again.’
In Emery’s first season in charge of Arsenal, the Gunners also reached the Europa League final, where they were beaten by London rivals Chelsea.
Asked about Arsenal’s target for next term, Iwobi added to Sky Sports: ‘Obviously we want to get back in to Champions League football.
‘We haven’t spoken about where our targets are for next season, but I’m sure he’d [Emery] want to improve.
‘The whole team would want to improve on the previous season we had and try to get to that Champions League.
‘And, if not, win as many competitions, including the Europa League as well.’
