Lineker predicts Arsenal EPL win, Chelsea second, City & Liverpool top four
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker predicted on The Rest Is Football podcast that Arsenal will retain the Premier League title, finishing at least 10 points clear. He sees Chelsea securing second place, with Manchester City and Liverpool taking the remaining Champions League spots (third and fourth respectively), while Manchester United will finish fifth. Lineker noted City are in transition but still likely to reach the top four, and Liverpool will just make Champions League football. He added that United’s squad looks light for competing on all fronts, placing them fourth or fifth alongside Liverpool. The predictions, published today August 29, 2026, reflect early‑season expectations as clubs prepare for the new campaign. For Nigerian fans who follow the EPL closely, these forecasts shape pre‑season narratives, influence fantasy league picks, and affect betting markets. Will you adjust your title expectations, fantasy selections, or betting strategies based on Lineker’s outlook, or do you trust your own team’s chances more than the pundit’s call?