Arsenal legend George Graham has warned that Premier League title talk is premature for Mikel Arteta's young side, despite them sitting top of the table at the halfway stage. The former Gunners manager, who won two league titles and four other major trophies during his nine-year tenure, praised Arteta's work but urged caution ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton.
Graham, 78, acknowledged the progress under Arteta, describing him as an 'excellent' coach who has brought unity back to the club. However, he suggested there is room for improvement defensively, noting that the team could benefit from more 'one-nil to the Arsenal' victories. 'Football is basically about in possession and without possession. In possession they're up there with the best, and without possession, I think they could do with a few more one-nothing victories,' he said.
The Scot, who famously ended Arsenal's 18-year title drought in 1989 with a late win at Anfield, drew comparisons to his own appointment as a young manager. 'I think the manager is doing a great job, playing good football, excellent in possession. They're very good or good-ish without possession and could probably do a bit of work on that one,' he added. Arsenal face Everton this weekend knowing a win could extend their lead before Manchester City visit Tottenham on Sunday.
