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Former England striker Peter Crouch has named Arsenal as the favourites for the new Premier League season. He predicts the Gunners will defend their title, with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea also making the top four.
Former England striker Peter Crouch has tipped Arsenal as the main contender to win the Premier League title for the 2026/27 season during an episode of his podcast, That Peter Crouch Podcast.
Crouch believes that Mikel Arteta's side remains the strongest in the country, and the disappointment from their Champions League final defeat to PSG will only fuel their motivation moving forward.
Peter Crouch's season predictions
Top four in the league:
- Arsenal (champions)
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Chelsea
- On Manchester United: Crouch highlighted the progress made by the Red Devils following Michael Carrick's permanent appointment as head coach, suggesting they will stay solidly in the top four.
- On Liverpool: The pundit expressed doubts over the Merseysiders' immediate title challenge under new manager Andoni Iraola, especially after losing key players in recent seasons, though the return of talents like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike could bolster their squad over the coming transfer windows.
- Golden Boot contender: Without hesitation, Crouch handed the edge in the race for the Premier League's top scorer to Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, forecasting another season where he could net over 30 goals.
Arsenal will kick off their season with an official match against Manchester City in Cardiff for the Community Shield, where they could see a debut from star recruit Bruno Guimaraes.
