Arsenal can challenge Manchester City in title race, says Xhaka


FILE PHOTO - Soccer Football - 2018 World Cup Qualifications - Europe - Switzerland Training - Belfast, Britain - November 8, 2017. Switzerland's Granit Xhaka during training. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

(Reuters) - Arsenal can cut down the deficit to Premier League leaders Manchester City and challenge for the title this campaign, midfielder Granit Xhaka has said.

Arsenal's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday leaves them sixth in the league on 22 points while City are 12 points ahead after winning 11 of their opening 12 games, but Xhaka believes Arsenal can re-enter the title race.

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