If it hadn't been for an Eduardo leg-break at St Andrews and a
resultant run of four consecutive draws in February last season, it
could have been Arsenal who were defending the Premier League crown
this year, and not Manchester United.
Everton finished 5th last term, one better than their position the
season prior. But Wenger believes it could be one of Manchester
City, Portsmouth, or even hated neighbours Tottenham Hotspur who
could challenge the top four for a position in the Champions
League.
"This season you will need a high number of points and you will
have to be consistent," Wenger told the club's official
website.
Regarding any winter window recruits, he added: "I don’t know how
many we’ll need, ask me again in January then we will have a better
idea."
Concerning the surprise packages this season, Wenger said: "You
might have a surprising team coming in to challenge like Man City,
Tottenham and maybe Portsmouth. It will certainly be very tight and
very interesting."
"Last season, I feel we did not get enough credit for what we did.
We were very close," he said. "We made 83 points in the League and
I have won the title with 78 before. But the competition was very
high last season and looks like it will be the same this season,"
he concluded.
consistency is important. thats what i feel arsenal lack in,
maybe due to lack of experience