Michael Owen snubs Man City, predicts Arsenal to retain EPL title - top 5 and bottom 3 revealed
Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has predicted Arsenal will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, defending their crown after Friday's 3-0 opening day win over Coventry City. According to the article published earlier today, Owen's top five finishers are Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, with Fulham, Ipswich Town and Hull City expected to be relegated.
Owen notably omitted Manchester City from his top-five predictions, pointing to their post-Guardiola transition under new manager Enzo Maresca. His forecast suggests significant revivals for Chelsea (who finished 10th last season) and Tottenham (who avoided relegation by finishing 17th in 2025-26). The former England striker shared these rankings on X, calling them "a little bit out of the ordinary" compared to conventional expectations.
For Nigerian EPL fans tracking the new season, does Owen's outlook align with your own predictions - particularly regarding Manchester City's prospects under Maresca and whether Chelsea/Spurs can sustain their predicted improvements?