Petit believes Arsenal can get closer to challenging for the title if they invest in their squad by signing a winger like Newcastle United’s Allan Saint-Maximin or Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha, a central midfielder and a centre-back.

This is coming after Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-2 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

“I don’t think Arsenal will win the title, but they will definitely qualify for the Champions League and that is a big achievement considering where they were when Arteta came to the club,” Petit told Genting Casino.

“If they are to strengthen, I think they need wingers because Saka, Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus have been great, but they have no-one to replace them if they get injured.

“Emile Smith-Rowe is injured, Eddie Nketiah just signed a new contract, but can he be the next striker if Jesus gets injured? My answer is no.

“All the big teams have big wingers. There’s a few in England that would be my dream for Arsenal.

“Allan Saint-Maximin would be a great signing. Can you imagine the damage with all the players around him?

“Wilfried Zaha of Palace, too, would be great. But they also need a central midfielder and centre-back as I’m not too sure about Rob Holding.”