EPL 2016/17: 5 reasons why Arsenal are favourites to win the league

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03:  Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on December 3, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
Can Alexis lead Arsenal to a Championship?

#3 Versatility in Midfield

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24:  Granit Xhaka of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Granit Xhaka has provided Arsenal with some much-needed midfield stability

One of the criticisms of the Arsenal teams that fell short of winning the title, was that they lacked a midfielder who could disrupt play and complement Santi Carzola, who controls games from the middle.

They have seemingly killed two birds with one stone, in this aspect with the signing of Granit Xhaka. The Swiss International is not only a great tackler, but he can also give Arsenal control and distribution whenever Carzola is absent.

Arsenal also have Coquelin, Elneny and Ramsey in their squad. This trio provides Wenger with alternatives to the Xhaka/Carzola tandem and they will also allow Wenger to adopt a horses for courses approach when he needs to.

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