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Claudio Ranieri: It is a surprise that Arsenal have not won the Premier League in 11 years
LEICESTER boss Claudio Ranieri says he is surprised Arsenal have not won the Premier League title since 2004.
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The two sides clash on Saturday, with the Foxes being the only unbeaten team in the league.
Arsenal lie in fifth place, one position behind Leicester.
The Gunners have not won the league since the Invincibles season and not finished above third in ten years.
Ranieri last managed in the league in 2004 and he admitted his shock at Arsenal's lack of success.
Arsene Wenger has not won the league since 2004
He said: "When I was at Chelsea, they were the Invincibles. That was an unbelievable achievement, so it is surprising they have not won the league since.
"I don't know why Arsenal have had to wait so long, because Arsene Wenger is a good manager and he brings in good players.
Claudio Ranieri is impressed with Arsenal's team
"But maybe it is not so easy to replace players such as Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Fredrik Ljungberg and all the defenders.
"But now, again, Arsenal is a very good team [who] we respect a lot. [They are] smart, fast, technical - everything. They are fantastic, good quality. [They] move the ball very well, very quickly.
"They are ready to fight again for the title and it will be a very good match."
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