Football pundit Gary Neville has expressed a strong belief that Arsenal stands a better chance of clinching the Premier League title this season than winning the Champions League. His assessment comes as the Gunners navigate a critical juncture in both competitions, having recently seen their Premier League lead diminish while progressing to the Champions League semifinals.

In the Premier League, Arsenal has experienced a recent slip-up in the title race. From a position where they could have established a commanding 12-point lead, they now find themselves only three points ahead of Manchester City, having played one more game. Despite this, Neville sees the domestic competition as more attainable. He emphasized the team's desperation not to fall short in the title race, stating, "A lot of these players don't know how to win a Champions League, but they've been so close in the title race and they'll be so desperate not to fall short in that."

Conversely, Arsenal's Champions League journey has been impressive, remaining unbeaten so far. They are slated to face Atlético Madrid in the semifinals, with the first leg in Spain. However, Neville harbors doubts about their European aspirations, predicting a second successive semifinal exit. He argued that there are "better teams in there than them in the Champions League and it's a cup competition," making it inherently more challenging. He explicitly stated, "I don't see them getting past Atlético Madrid and the other teams in the semifinal, but I do see them having a chance with the league."

Regarding Mikel Arteta's approach, Neville suggested that the manager should "go for every single game and not prioritise any over the other," even while acknowledging that the Premier League is presently "easier to win" for Arsenal. This viewpoint underscores the fine balance Arteta must strike in managing his squad through a demanding schedule.

Neville's analysis extended to Arsenal's recent Premier League performance, specifically their 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, which provisionally returned them to the top of the table. Despite the win, he criticized their attacking play, noting a lack of fluency with only four shots on goal and a low 0.64 xG. He commented on the absence of "expression, that freedom where they play forward, they run forward and they do things with a bit more certainty in their attacking play." He further added, "I don't see the idea sometimes and they're not positive enough."

However, Neville did commend Arsenal's defensive prowess. He lauded their defensive organization, hard work, and ability to sprint back into shape, describing them as "very good defensively" and "compact." He believes this defensive solidity is something to be "really proud of and it can win you a title," acknowledging the role of these attributes amidst discussions of crucial referee decisions and a nervy title race.