Bayer Leverkusen sporting director, Simon Rolfes has voiced his firm belief that Arsenal are the frontrunners to clinch both the Premier League and the Champions League titles this season.
His comments come following the Champions League Round of 16 draw on Friday, which saw Leverkusen matched up against the Gunners.
Arsenal’s impressive performance has seen them not only top the league phase group stage of the Champions League, but also lead the Premier League standings.
“I was happy with the draw,” Rolfes stated, according to Metro UK.
“Arsenal have an extremely good squad with a lot of physical, technical quality, pace, very well-coordinated and organised.”
He further praised the team’s evolution, noting, “they have actually developed their style of play a little better every season over the last few years, which is why they are among the top favourites in the Champions League but also the Premier League.”