While Enzo Maresca’s City represent the primary obstacle at the summit, Eboue warned that Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea could disrupt Arsenal’s title defence. The former Ivory Coast right-back highlighted the quality and depth at Stamford Bridge as a key factor capable of destabilising their rivals’ rhythm.
Emphasising the threat posed by their fellow Londoners, he insisted: “Chelsea are a team Arsenal need to be careful of because they have a lot of very good players. The Premier League is going to be very tough, but I believe in what Arteta is doing and I believe in Arsenal.”