August 12th 2024.
Former Premier League player Jamie Carragher has shared his predictions for the upcoming season. According to Carragher, Manchester City will continue their dominance and win their fifth consecutive title, while Chelsea will struggle and miss out on European football altogether.
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday with Manchester United taking on Fulham. Last season, Man City made history by becoming the first club to win four English titles in a row, and under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, they will be looking to make it five in a row.
Carragher believes that Arsenal will be City's biggest challenger for the title, as they came close to winning it in the past two seasons. However, he thinks that City's star-studded squad, including players like Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Bernardo Silva, still makes them the stronger team.
Liverpool, who finished third last season under Jurgen Klopp, will be aiming to challenge for the title in their first season under new manager Arne Slot. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, who qualified for the Champions League for the first time under Unai Emery, will be looking to consolidate their place in Europe.
Tottenham, who slipped to fifth last season after initially posing a threat for the title, are predicted by Carragher to return to the Champions League in fourth place. On the other hand, Chelsea and Manchester United, who both had disappointing seasons, are expected to finish lower in the standings.
When asked about his top-four prediction, Carragher stated that he can only see Arsenal or City challenging for the title. He believes that Arsenal are only one attacking player away from being title contenders, but City's squad depth and quality make them the stronger team.
Carragher also shared his thoughts on Liverpool's chances under new manager Arne Slot. He believes that a top-four finish would be a great achievement for the team, as they slightly overperformed last season under Klopp. He also mentioned that having a new manager in the Premier League is not easy, and another title challenge like last season would be a great start for Slot.
Overall, Carragher predicts that the top six teams in the Premier League will be: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, and Aston Villa. He also added that he was surprised by Liverpool's performance last season and expects them to continue their strong form under their new manager.
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