David Seaman pinpoints what Arsenal need to do to win Premier League title

Arsenal legend David Seaman has claimed that the Gunners have a 'great' chance of winning the Premier League title this season, if they can avoid injuries.

The north London side are currently trailing Manchester City by two points after their defeat to Aston Villa last weekend, but could reclaim the top spot with a victory over Wolves on Saturday. The title race is shaping up to be a thrilling three-way battle between Arsenal, reigning champions City and Liverpool, who will be losing manager Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.

With just six games left and the lead changing hands after each round of fixtures, the smallest margins could decide the fate of the trophy. Both Arsenal and Liverpool faltered last week, allowing City to take the lead, while a Champions League quarter-final loss to Bayern Munich has also dealt a blow to Mikel Arteta's side.

However, former Arsenal and City goalkeeper Seaman believes that if Arteta's team can keep their key players fit in the final weeks of the season, they could clinch their first league title in 20 years.

Last season, the Gunners lost centre-back William Saliba during the crucial run-in and were eventually overtaken by a City side that went on to win the treble.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman believes his old club are now contenders for the Premier League title after years of celebrating a top-four finish. "Am I confident? Yes, there's three teams in it and, so long as Arsenal keep their players fit, then we've got a great chance," he said.

"Our squad is not as big as Liverpool's is and City's is, but if Arsenal can keep everyone fit and ready, we've got a great chance. We struggled last year through injuries, but now we're at a different level at Arsenal, we are contenders whereas before we sometimes celebrated getting in the top four. But now we're in contention every season so that shows the improvement in the team."

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Seaman will once again work with the England goalkeepers as a coach during this year's Soccer Aid for UNICEF in June.

The 60-year-old collected 75 caps for the Three Lions during his own playing career and has played a role in working closely with current England and Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. David Raya has been Arteta's first choice since September following his move from Brentford and, while Seaman insists Ramsdale is "too good" to be a back-up goalkeeper, he has been impressed with the Spaniard.

"When David came in, he found it tough, he came from Brentford to play for Arsenal and that is next-level pressure," he added. "Plus, he overtook Aaron who was a fan's favourite, but he's found his feet now, his distribution at the back is brilliant and Arsenal have got two really, really good goalkeepers how you keep them both happy, I have no idea! ".

Soccer Aid for Unicef 2024 takes place on June 9 at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, with tickets available at www.socceraid.org.uk/tickets.