Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has lavished praise on Arsenal, declaring that they look like champions after their impressive 3-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, according to Daily Post.

The Gunners put on a dominant display at the Emirates, with Bukayo Saka's penalty, Leandro Trossard's strike, and Declan Rice's goal securing a comfortable victory. Cole was impressed by Arsenal's performance, describing it as "fantastic," "calm," "composed," and "clinical."

"FANTASTIC performance. It should have been 3-0 or 4-0 from the first half; [they] took the pedal off the gas a touch in the second half but then showed their class with the finishing. Declan Rice, OUTSTANDING. Havertz was running the line, threats from everywhere, solid at the back. They look like CHAMPIONS," Cole told TNT Sports.

Cole believes that Arsenal and Manchester City are the standout teams in the league, and it will be a two-horse race for the title. "I think it's going to be one of those seasons. Man City or Arsenal, whoever gets the trophy, there are two champions. I can't see a fault in this Arsenal team–a real impeccable performance," he added.