Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes his former side will eventually win the Premier League title under Mikel Arteta's guidance and insisted they won't have 'bottled' the league if they fall short this season.
The former title-winning centre-back is confident that his old club are heading in the direction that will one day see them be crowned the English top-flight champions.
Keown highlighted the contrasts between this season's squad and the Arsenal team that missed out on Champions League qualification to Tottenham last year.
Keown was speaking pitch-side at the Etihad before Arsenal's crunch clash with league chasers Manchester City and explained that Arteta is rebuilding a winning reputation.