Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi believes Arsenal will find it difficult to win the Premier League title under manager, Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners have come close to winning the title twice but narrowly lost it to Manchester City, and this season they remain 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool.

Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder stated that though Arteta has improved the Gunners, the team still lacks what it takes to win the EPL title.

“Has he done well for Arsenal? Yes. Has he improved Arsenal? Yes. There’s no doubt about it. Mikel Arteta has improved Arsenal from where they were before he took over.

“He’s massively improved the squad, the team, the way they play, and the way the fans want to see an Arsenal team play. He’s massively improved the team,” Mikel said on the Obi One Podcast.

“Now, is he the guy to take Arsenal to the next level, which is winning the Premier League, the Champions League? I don’t see that, because it’s not about competing.

“People talk about competing. Yes, Arsenal need to compete to win. No, Arsenal should be talking about winning the league, not competing to win.

“When was the last time Arsenal won it? The Invincibles in 2004? What is it now, 20 years? 21? 22? Arsenal fans keep talking about competing. No. They’ve got to win it. Win it,” the 2016 Olympic bronze medallist concluded.