World Cup effect: Former Chelsea star names favourite to win EPL

Former Chelsea defender, William Gallas, in a recent statement has tipped Arsenal as his favourite to win the 2022-23 Premier League title majorly because of the World Cup in Qatar.

With the start of the World Cup, Arsenal are top of the Premier League table with 12 wins in their 14 games.

The Gunners are also five points ahead of champions, Manchester City, after the first half of the season.

When club football returns on Boxing Day, Arsenal will host West Ham at the Emirates.

“I think the World Cup can help Arsenal win the title,” Gallas told Genting Casino.

“If you compare Arsenal and Manchester City, Arsenal have ten players that are going to the World Cup and of those ten players, maybe four of them will start for their international teams.

“Manchester City have sixteen players going – practically all of their first team will be there – and nine or ten of those will start every game for their country.”

It will be a big win for Arsenal as the last time they won the EPL was in the 2003/04 season under former manager Arsene Wenger.