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Gary Lineker Ranks Three Teams Above Arsenal in the Elite of European Football

Gary Lineker delivers a candid evaluation of Arsenal's place in the European football hierarchy, despite their recent successes under Mikel Arteta. While the Gunners may have clinched the Premier League title, Lineker argues they fall short in comparison to three other powerhouse teams in terms of providing exciting football.

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Gary Lineker Ranks Three Teams Above Arsenal in the Elite of European Football

Gary Lineker names three teams that are better than Arsenal - with newly-crowned Premier League champions told they sit outside of the ‘wonderful football’ elite

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Assessment of Arsenal's Position in European Football

Following Arsenal's heartbreaking loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, Gary Lineker has raised questions about the Gunners' status among the elite clubs in Europe. Despite Mikel Arteta's remarkable feat in securing the Premier League title, Lineker believes that Arsenal still have some ground to make up to match the entertainment value provided by three other top-tier teams.

Published on Jun 1, 2026