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Arsenal legend Wright: Hart class has Man City looking champion

Arsenal legend Ian Wright feels Manchester City will win the title this season with Joe Hart between the posts.

Wright explained in his column for The Sun: "A year ago everyone was quick to claim that for all the world class talent in the ranks, the one thing City lacked was unity.

"The togetherness, the determination and the spirit which every successful club has always been able to boast.

"Well I don't think anyone could level that accusation at them any more.

"Not after seeing the way they toughed it out to leave Liverpool with a point and their unbeaten record still intact.

"And top of the credit list has to be Joe Hart, who was out of this world. His late save from Andy Carroll was as good as you'll see all season. Liverpool probably deserved it on chances, but were denied by the Hart heroics all game.

"We all know that the foundations for winning trophies are laid down by your goalkeeper.

"Strikers can win you games, but the man between the sticks saves plenty for you too. Quite simply, you cannot win Premierships or Champions Leagues with a bad keeper.

"Look at the great Arsenal side, with David Seaman there. The Manchester United ones who had Peter Schmeichel at the back.

"Well I think Hart is heading down the road of joining them. And in City's quest for the title, they will look back on Sunday's draw as a massive point.

"It seems strange to think that people talk of a goalkeeping crisis in England, but Hart is certainly the real deal."

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