Louis Saha has predicted that Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea will all finish above Arsenal in the Premier League next season.
Arsenal came close to winning their first league title since 2004 last term, eventually finishing five points behind Man City.
The Gunners will look to build on the promising campaign next year following a summer in which they hope to welcome the likes of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz to the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal’s poor form towards the end of last season allowed Manchester City to overtake Mikel Arteta’s side and win a third successive Premier League title.
Saha believes Liverpool will emerge as Man City’s biggest rivals next term but is backing Chelsea and former club Man United to also finish above last season’s runners-up Arsenal.
Chelsea and Liverpool both underwhelmed last year, with the Blues finishing just 12th and the Reds failing to qualify for the Champions League for only the second time under Jurgen Klopp.
Asked who he expects to be Manchester City’s biggest rival for the title next season, Saha told Betfred: ‘I believe that Liverpool are going to be up there and will most likely be the main threat.
‘Everybody will probably say Arsenal because of what they did last season, but even if they make some good signings this summer, I’ll still be surprised if they finish ahead of Man City, Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea next season.’
Fellow former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov, meanwhile, has tipped the Red Devils to challenge Man City for the title next season along with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Asked if he believes United will rival City next season, Berbatov told Betfred: ‘They need to be because Erik ten Hag is now fully knowledgeable about everything that’s going on at the club and his debut season is now over.
‘Erik’s expectation, the club’s expectation and the fan’s expectation should be to win the Premier League title next season.
‘Of course it’s going to be tough with what Manchester City have done this year, but Manchester United’s motivation should be to stop their domination.
‘I believe it will be difficult for Manchester City next season because not only Manchester United, but the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool will be competing with them also.
‘I know Chelsea had a difficult campaign, but they’ll be better next season under Mauricio Pochettino.
‘It’s going to be very interesting to see which club presents Manchester City with the biggest challenge.’
MORE : When does Declan Rice’s contract expire mid Arsenal and Man City links?
MORE : Most expensive English players ever as West Ham demand £100m for Declan Rice
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Share your story or advertise with us: Whatsapp: +2347068606071 Email: info@newspotng.com
