Szoboszlai: Arsenal aren't champions yet, you don't win it in January!

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Dominik Szoboszlai has insisted that Arsenal’s impressive form does not make them Premier League champions in waiting, stressing that titles are decided in May, not January. Speaking candidly about the title race, the Liverpool and Hungary midfielder praised Arsenal’s quality and consistency but argued that the season is too long and unpredictable for any team to be crowned prematurely.

Szoboszlai highlighted that momentum can swing quickly in the Premier League, with injuries, fixture congestion, and pressure all playing decisive roles in the run-in. He noted that strong early-season performances are important but only meaningful if a team can sustain that level under increasing scrutiny. According to him, experience, mentality, and squad depth often separate champions from contenders in the final months.

He also referenced his own side’s ambitions, suggesting that Liverpool, along with other top clubs, remain fully in the fight. Szoboszlai framed Arsenal’s current position as a target for rivals rather than a foregone conclusion, emphasizing that chasing teams are highly motivated to close the gap and exploit any dip in form.

Beyond Arsenal, Szoboszlai reflected on the broader demands of the Premier League: the intensity of every game, the lack of easy fixtures, and the psychological challenge of staying focused week after week. He underlined that a true champion must be able to win ugly, respond to setbacks, and deliver results when performances are not at their best.

Ultimately, Szoboszlai’s message was one of caution and realism. While acknowledging Arsenal’s progress and their threat in the title race, he maintained that declaring them champions in January ignores the lessons of previous seasons, where leaders have been caught late. For him, only consistency across the full campaign – and delivering when the pressure peaks – will decide who lifts the Premier League trophy.