They always say that, but their players don't, Clichy is almost declining, Sagna was better few years ago and not all their players improved this season from the last. Wilshere will improve no doubt, and they'll have Verm back while meantime City, Chelsea and Liverpool will buy some quality players and improve. If Arsenal don't buy some experienced quality players they'll be in trouble.
I think the 1st place will be between United and Chelsea, the 3rd will be City's and the 4th will be between Arsenal and Liverpool.
If Arsenal spend and get their signings right for once I can see City and Liverpool fighting for 4th because with Mancini I can't see City going anywhere near challenging the title.
I hope City flop, so do I hope Liverpool flop.