West Bromwich Albion boss Sam Allardyce says he considers Arsenal a relegation rival.
The Gunners’ poor start to the season sees them in 15th place and just four points above the bottom three.
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West Brom are 19th, seven points behind Mikel Arteta’s side.
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Asked if he saw Arsenal as a rival in the battle for Premier League survival, Allardyce said: “If they are in the bottom eight at the moment, yes. Absolutely.”
Arsenal suffered their third defeat in four games on Tuesday night as they were beaten 4-1 by Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
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