Viktor Gyokeres celebrates Arsenal's goal.(Image: Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has changed his stance on their title chances as he believes Mikel Arteta's side have what it takes. The Gunners have a three-point and four-point lead over early rivals Manchester City and Liverpool, while AFC Bournemouth have mounted an early challenge after a bright start.

The North London club have had a series of near-misses in recent years after finishing runners-up in the title race. In each of the last three seasons, Manchester City and Liverpool have claimed the illustrious silverware in May.

But so far this season, Arsenal have mounted the strongest challenge and have become the early pace-setters.

Despite defeat to Liverpool, they have bounced back to lead the charge after the Anfield club suffered a significant downturn in form.

Arsenal have been viewed as favourites in the past but their wait to return to the summit of English football is now over two decades.

Henry has always felt Arsenal could win the league, admittedly from a fans' perspective, but now, the French icon believes two...