Sunderland boss Roy Keane says Arsenal will not be in contention for the Premier League title at the end of this season.

Arsenal struggled against Keane's Black Cats at the weekend, going a goal down, before managing an injury time equaliser.

Keane believes the Gunners are missing characters like Martin Keown, Tony Adams, and Patrick Vieira.

The former Manchester United midfielder said: "Every team has its different characters and different dynamics. They are still a good team but different to the one I played against. It was different characters. There is no Keown, Adams, Vieira.

"I have a different outlook to my team now than when I first walked through the door and that's only been two years. They are a different type of team. Look at Fabregas. He probably wouldn't be a great tackler but by God he can deal with the ball."

He added: "They can challenge. If Arsenal can't challenge what hope have we got? The four teams we know about will finish in the top four.

"But will Arsenal finish first? I don't think so because I think Chelsea and United are stronger."