Former Liverpool and Manchester United star Michael Owen has made bold predictions for the upcoming Premier League season. Speaking to Casino Hawks; Owen backed Arsenal to clinch the title, while forecasting a dramatic drop for reigning champions Manchester City to fourth place.
Michael Owen’s Top Four Predictions
Here are Owen’s top four predictions for the 2024-25 Premier League season:
•Arsenal
•Liverpool
•Aston Villa
•Manchester City
The Rationale Behind Owen’s Predictions
Owen believes that Arsenal and Manchester City are almost guaranteed to be in everyone’s top four predictions, with Liverpool also likely to feature despite some uncertainties surrounding their new manager, Arne Slot. He acknowledges the potential of Newcastle but feels that Aston Villa’s solid and improving squad gives them an edge.
The most striking part of Owen’s prediction is his reasoning for Manchester City’s potential drop. He suggests that if City are not in the title race after the first 10 games, their focus might shift to other competitions, leading to a surprising slip in their league performance. This, combined with the increasing strength and wisdom of other challengers, could result in City finishing fourth.
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