Thierry Henry says Arsenal can win the Premier League title thanks to defensive dream team of Shkrodan Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny

ARSENAL can win the Premier League title this season if they keep their centre-defence partnership of Shkrodan Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny fit and in form.

The Gunners hero has watched Arsene Wenger's side wilt away in recent top-flight campaigns as they try to recreate the magic of the old Invincibles.

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But, ahead of the clash with Sunderland on Saturday lunchtime, the Frenchman claimed the backline duo can bring the crown back to the Emirates.

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Henry told Sky Sports: “I’ve start to seen some great partnership developing in the side, especially at the back with Mustafi and Koscielny.

“Partnerships are so important to win the title and everything starts from the back.

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“But it's not just the back, Mesut Ozil is starting to score goals, Alexis Sanchez is playing in the middle and offers  a lot and Theo Walcott is also scoring goals.

“The boss even said it himself, it’s the best chance he’s had in years.”