Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker have tipped Arsenal to go one better than Manchester City next season.

Pep Guardiola's team made history by winning the Premier League for a fourth year in a row. They fought off competition from Arsenal and Liverpool over a gruelling campaign.

It wasn't all plain sailing for City and Co as Mikel Arteta's side took them to the final day of the season in the title decider. Only two points separated the teams, with Liverpool finishing third in Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge.

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Speaking ahead of next season, the three pundits believe Arsenal will claim the title for the first time in over 20 years ahead of City.

"They pushed City all the way last season and the title race obviously went right down to the final day," Shearer told the Rest is Football podcast. "They definitely improved from the previous season, Declan Rice helped a lot.

"I think big things are coming for Arsenal. If they can get in two more top-quality [players] and add them to what they’ve already got, I think they could do it next season."

Richards, who agreed, replied: "There’s been massive improvement from Arsenal. You just go back to that Aston Villa game when Unai Emery got it spot on tactically. That was disappointing for them but I think they will win it next year."

Host Lineker then added: "Yeah, I think they might. It depends on who they bring in but Mikel Arteta has done a brilliant job.

"You can see the gradual improvement every season and it’s still a young team buying in to what he believes in. They’re improving and they’re definitely on the right track. I think they will go very close next season."

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