Ian Wright insists Arsenal ‘have a very good chance’ of winning the Premier League

Arsenal legend Ian Wright is backing his former club to win the Premier League – but only if they can keep three key players fit for the rest of the season.

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are top of the league table with an eight-pint lead over favourites Manchester City – despite being held to a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

A lack of depth in Arsenal’s squad has been cited as a key challenge that they must overcome if they are to dethrone the defending champions.

Former striker Ian Wright is backing Arsenal to win the title, if they keep three players fit

Wright believes if Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey stay fit, they can win

Arteta has limited options in attack without his key striker Gabriel Jesus, although Emile Smith-Rowe returning to training has provided a boost.

Former striker Wright is remaining confident but said it was vital to keep Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey fully fit if they are to win the title.

‘I keep saying it’s just about enjoying the moment,’ the pundit said on The Kelly and Wrighty show before Arsenal’s draw with Newcastle. 

‘The players are clearly dialled in to what they’re doing but it’s going to be tough.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been instrumental this season and has seven league goals

‘We know how good Manchester City are and they’re probably the only team who could take a couple of injuries to key players and still win the league.

‘Arsenal fans know this is a very special time, it feels good and they’re answering every question right now. 

‘But if there are a couple of injuries it could be a different story.

‘There’s still a chance Arsenal will try and sign a couple of players in January. 

‘But when you look at the team this season, Saka’s done it, Partey’s done it, Odegaard has done it.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta (pictured) is eyeing reinforcements during the transfer window

‘Those are the ones, if Partey, Odegaard and Saka stay fit – which is going to be very tough – then I think Arsenal have got a very good chance of winning the league.’

Arsenal boss Arteta is eyeing reinforcements during the January transfer window to boost their chances of winning the league title.

The Gunners are edging closer to completing a £62million move Shakhtar Donestk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

They are also chasing down the signature of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on loan, but face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United.