Champions League: ‘They’re second best team’ – Michael Owen names Man City’s biggest threat

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has named Arsenal as Manchester City’s biggest threat to win the Champions League this season.

Owen believes Arsenal are in the top three teams in the Champions League on ability this season.

The former Real Madrid and Liverpool attacker said this after Arsenal defeated Sevilla 2-1 in an away Champions League tie on Tuesday.

Recall that Man City are currently the defending champion in the competition after beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final last season.

“I think this Arsenal team on ability, on what they do week-to-week, is one of, if not Manchester City’s biggest challenge in this competition. I think they are that good,” Owen told TNT Sports.

“But the problem is, and as Man City have shown, the very good teams in the league, if it’s your first time in the competition it can take you a long time to understand it, to get past these experienced teams, I think that’s what Arsenal might find this season.

“On ability I think they’re the second or third best team in it. But can I see them go all the way based on this inexperience…it’s a massive ask, but they are good enough, ability-wise.”