Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger is ready, for maybe the first time since he joined the North London club, to start the new season knowing securing a top four spot will be very, very difficult.

When asked about the so-called “Top Four” and how Manchester City’s spending spree compares to that of Real Madrid in Spain, Wenger said:

City look like they have made some great signings and have a high-quality squad, but it can take teams three months or more to find the right balance and to click.

Don’t forget that Real finished second last season and have already a very strong squad – they are not rising from 10th like City will have to. And history is on the side of Real Madrid as well.

But I think City will be there and be strong and remember that Aston Villa were challenging for the title (last season) until they faded in the last 12 games.

When I arrived, Newcastle were there, at the top, and then it was Leeds. So, I think the top four is not something that is set forever.