September 18th 2024.
Former England goalkeeper David James recently shared his predictions for the top-four teams in the Premier League. According to James, Manchester United and Chelsea do not stand a chance at qualifying for the Champions League.
Currently, Manchester City and Arsenal are dominating the league, just like they have in the past two seasons. Guardiola's team, who are aiming for their fifth Premier League trophy, have yet to lose a single point in the top four divisions of English football.
This Sunday, City will face a tough test from Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, who are also title contenders. Although the Gunners suffered their first loss of the season before the international break, they bounced back with a win against Tottenham in the highly-anticipated North London derby.
As for the top four predictions, James believes it will be a tight race between top teams like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United. However, he believes that Newcastle United, who currently sit in third place with three wins and a draw, could also be in the running for a top-four spot.
Despite their past success, James is not optimistic about United and Chelsea's chances this season. He believes that consistency will be an issue for both teams and that they will not be able to maintain a top-four position throughout the entire 38-game season.
In terms of other teams in the top four, James mentions Aston Villa and their strong start to the season under new manager Arne Slot. However, he also notes that they may have to sacrifice competing in domestic cup competitions in order to secure a top-four spot in the highly competitive Premier League.
Overall, James predicts that the current top four teams will remain in those positions, with possibly Villa or Newcastle sneaking into the fourth spot. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season unfolds and if James' predictions hold true.
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