Carragher: If Arsenal Beat West Ham, They'll Be Champions

A victory against West Ham this weekend would undoubtedly crown Arsenal as champions of the English Premier League, according to Sky Sports analyst Jamie Carragher. The "Gunners" currently hold a five-point lead over Manchester City, though they have played one more match than their rivals. Arsenal is, in fact, contending for two trophies: the Premier League and the Champions League. Later today, the London club will face Atlético Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League tie, with the first leg having ended in a 1-1 draw.

"From Arsenal's perspective, the Premier League is incredibly important. But can you imagine the atmosphere at the stadium for the Atlético match? It will be electric. We're talking about a Champions League final, and there are only three games left in the season," Carragher stated, as quoted by Sky Sports. "If they beat West Ham next Sunday, they are champions," Carragher asserted.

Former "Gunners" striker Thierry Henry, however, warned against underestimating West Ham. The "Hammers" are currently in the relegation zone, one point behind Tottenham, while the other two teams destined for the Championship next season, Burnley and Wolverhampton, have already been confirmed.

"Everything is in Arsenal's hands. I said before City's match against Everton that they could drop points. I'm not going to start celebrating; nothing has happened yet. I saw a certain haste in City, as they allowed Everton back into the game themselves. Arsenal probably thinks they *might* become champions. No, there's no 'might.' Win your matches," Henry declared.