Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes that the Gunners pose the most threat to Premier League champions elect Chelsea next season.

With a seven-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, Jose Mourinho's side are heavily expected to make the most of their advantage and clinch a first league title since 2010.

Arsene Wenger's charges have thrown themselves the slimmest of lifelines after stringing together an eight-game winning streak in recent months.

However, Keown, who played when the Gunners last won the title in 2004, says that the Blues will be wary of his former club next term.

"Chelsea will win it now but if you ask them next season they won't fear anyone but they will be aware of Arsenal," he told The Guardian.

"They will want to challenge next season and they will want to start well next year.

"They need to strengthen in one or two positions but I'm not talking about wholesale changes which some others may have to make if they want to compete."

Arsenal's next Premier League outing comes on April 26 when they welcome Chelsea to the Emirates.