Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has taken a swipe at other top leagues in Europe, saying that the English Premier League has the best attacking players in the world.
Wenger, who is preparing his side for an “intense” North London derby at home to Tottenham on Saturday, insisted that the best players play in the EPL as English clubs now have huge financial potential and offensive power.
“We have all the best attacking players in the Premier League,” Wenger said.
“The clubs here have huge financial potential and offensive power. All the best players play here.”
English Premier League clubs spent a record £835m this summer as Alexis Sanchez arrived at Arsenal; Manchester United signed Radamel Falcao on loan and Angel Di Maria in a British record £59.7m deal; Chelsea acquired Diego Costa and Liverpool purchased Mario Balotelli as replacement for Luis Suarez, last season’s top scorer with 31 goals.
Danny Welbeck also arrived at Arsenal in a £16m deal from Manchester United, and his first goal for the club helped secure a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa last Saturday.
Both Sanchez and Welbeck could feature for Arsenal against Spurs in Saturday’s late kick-off.
“North London derbies are always very intense and the players from both sides know each other so well,” added Wenger.
“Over the years Tottenham have always had a good team and for us to be on top of them means we can fight for the top of the league.
“These games are important moments in the season.”
The Gunners, third highest scorers this season with 10 goals, are fourth in the table, two points clear of Spurs.
