That's the view of talkSPORT's Simon Jordan, while Graeme Souness has admitted he has been left surprised by the Gunners' efforts.
Arsenal have once again been firmly established title contenders
Arsenal have once again been firmly established title contendersCredit: Getty
Mikel Arteta's side led for much of the way in the previous campaign but fell short in the final weeks and Manchester City won the league.
Arsenal now find themselves top of the table once again though as they sit level on points with Liverpool but ahead on goal difference and one point clear of City.
Jordan labelled the Gunners as 'bottlers' for last season's collapse but has since changed his mind amid this season, with the north London side in control of the title race.
And speaking on White and Jordan, he believes their failure to win in 2023 has improved them, saying: "You would like to think if you go and spend £200/250million in the transfer window that you're going to give yourself an opportunity to improve on last year's fare.
"I think it's undeniable that they choked last season, whether you want to use choked or bottled, or fell at the final hurdle, dropped at the last furlong. Whatever terminology we want to use, I think Arsenal are a better side as a result of it."
He added: "I said they would they'll spend £250million to stay where they are and they'll do well to stay where they are. They've spent £250million and they've improved.
"Now I don't know whether that's because Man City aren't quite the dominant force they were a year ago or it's really because Arsenal have been so impressive. I think it's probably a combination of the two but they can win this league."
Souness has also been impressed with Arsenal's improvement from last season, although it's fair to say he didn't envisage them doing this well ahead of the run-in.
The five-time English First Division champion with Liverpool knows what it takes to play at the highest level and waxed lyrical about the Gunners as he said: "For me they've been fabulous, they really have.
"They've surprised me, I thought they would have a couple of hiccups along the way but the consistency has been fabulous and that's why they sit top of the league."
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