William Gallas believes only one team can rival Arsenal in this season's Premier League title race. Arsenal sit five points clear at the top of the table after a 1-0 home win over Hull City on Saturday.
Manchester City endured another difficult weekend, slipping to third after their third successive league defeat. Brighton moved into second place as Fabian Hurzeler's side continued their strong start with a 2-0 win over Brentford.
Brighton's impressive start
The Seagulls have beaten both Arsenal and City in the league this season, with no team scoring more goals and only Arsenal conceding fewer after ten games. Despite that form, Gallas still expects City to provide the only real test for Arsenal in the title race.
"It will be very interesting to see if they can maintain that performance until the end of the season, but we know the second part is always the most difficult time for any club," Gallas told Tribal Football. "Right now, it looks like only those two teams, Arsenal and Manchester City, are really going to fight for the title."
Arsenal's defensive record
Gallas also praised Arsenal's defensive record, noting they have conceded just five goals. "That is going to be the question from everyone: how many goals will they concede this season?" he said.
"Last season, I know everybody was talking about them conceding maybe less than 15 goals, but in the second part of the season, it was difficult for Arsenal. Right now, they look really, really strong."
Gallas credited the whole team for the defensive solidity, saying the striker and wingers defend properly, which allows the defenders to work without excessive pressure.
Arsenal will look to make it six wins in a row in the league after the international break when they travel to St James' Park to face Newcastle United.
