Bergkamp: Arsenal good enough to end Chelsea domination
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Retiring Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp insists the Gunners can beat Chelsea for the title this season.
Bergy ends his remarkable career tomorrow, playing in his testimonial in front of 60,000 adoring fans at Arsenal's new Emirates Stadium.
But he reckons he is leaving the club in capable hands - with Arsene Wenger's Young Guns set to rule English football for years to come. Bergy, 37, said: "I'm not sure how much the team will miss me. There are so many world-class players in the squad.
"And many of them played in the World Cup and have done it at the highest level, so I'm sure they will go for the Premiership."
He added: "From being the favourite team two or three years ago, it's a bit different now. There's a few more teams who can challenge and win it.
"Maybe we're not the favourites any more but this team is growing every year and becoming stronger.
"There's so much talent, I really think they will challenge for many titles - this year and in the future."
He added: "The last two years have been hard. But Chelsea dropped some points last season and I think that gave other teams confidence.
"I feel Liverpool are coming on strong and Man United will be always there, too. There's definitely more chances for other teams this season - and that includes us."
Bergy ends his remarkable career tomorrow, playing in his testimonial in front of 60,000 adoring fans at Arsenal's new Emirates Stadium.
But he reckons he is leaving the club in capable hands - with Arsene Wenger's Young Guns set to rule English football for years to come. Bergy, 37, said: "I'm not sure how much the team will miss me. There are so many world-class players in the squad.
"And many of them played in the World Cup and have done it at the highest level, so I'm sure they will go for the Premiership."
He added: "From being the favourite team two or three years ago, it's a bit different now. There's a few more teams who can challenge and win it.
"Maybe we're not the favourites any more but this team is growing every year and becoming stronger.
"There's so much talent, I really think they will challenge for many titles - this year and in the future."
He added: "The last two years have been hard. But Chelsea dropped some points last season and I think that gave other teams confidence.
"I feel Liverpool are coming on strong and Man United will be always there, too. There's definitely more chances for other teams this season - and that includes us."
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