Mikel Obi believes Arsenal remain the team to beat in the Premier League after the Gunners won the league title last season and reached the Champions League final. Arsenal continue to support him as much as possible to ensure his side can compete for and win more trophies. Chelsea icon Obi has now spoken about the season ahead and admits it is difficult to predict which team will become English champions, but he believes Arsenal remain the real deal. Obi backs Arsenal for success“The good thing that you can say about this season is it is absolutely wide open, absolutely f***ing wide open, apart from Arsenal. “Apart from Arsenal… you can say [with Arsenal] that this is the team right now.