Former England striker Michael Owen has expressed skepticism regarding Arsenal’s chances of securing a historic quadruple this season, despite the club’s current dominance across all competitions. Mikel Arteta’s squad recently booked their place in the Carabao Cup final following a 4-2 aggregate victory over London rivals Chelsea, a result that keeps their pursuit of four trophies alive into the month of February.
The Gunners currently hold a comfortable six-point cushion at the summit of the Premier League and enter the Champions League knockout stages with significant momentum after sweeping their group with a flawless winning record.
The North London side also prepares to host Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round on February 15, adding another fixture to an increasingly congested schedule. Owen suggests that while the domestic league title appears within reach and a League Cup triumph remains a high probability, the secondary cup competitions present a far more volatile challenge. He believes rival clubs will prioritize the FA Cup as their final opportunity to secure silverware, while the elite nature of the Champions League makes the tournament notoriously difficult to predict.
Arsenal fans remain optimistic as the team continues to find ways to win, most recently evidenced by Kai Havertz’s dramatic last-minute winner in the semi-final second leg at the Emirates. The squad’s resilience has become a hallmark of Arteta’s tenure, but Owen maintains that the sheer physical and mental toll of competing on four fronts will eventually force the Gunners to drop points or suffer elimination. With Manchester City currently trailing by six points and holding a game in hand, the race for the English crown provides little room for error as the knockout stages of Europe also loom.
While appearing on talkSPORT, Michael Owen analyzed the immense difficulty of the task ahead: “The league is obviously nearly wrapped up. And yes, they could win the Carabao Cup. And then the two others are going to be absolutely tough. All the other clubs are going to be focused on the FA Cup to salvage their seasons. And they will put out strong teams. The Champions League could be anybody’s.”
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