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Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has ruled out both Chelsea and Manchester United from the Premier League title race, predicting that the upcoming season’s championship battle is strictly a two-horse race between his former side, Arsenal, and Manchester City.
In a chat with Metro via BestBettingSites.co.uk, Smith believes only Arsenal and Manchester City have the consistency and class to fight for the top prize.
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“I think Man City are the key challenger (to Arsenal). Obviously, they have a new manager, so that puts a little question mark in there about how Maresca can settle with his players, but I still see them being the only challenger.
“There’s a whole host of others just below that, but I’d say it’s (between Arsenal and) City at the moment.
“I’ve got to go for Arsenal winning it again; let’s hope. Then City. Manchester United, they finished third last year, and I think they’re going to be better off this year.
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“(Michael) Carrick is getting his feet under the table, so maybe Man United third, Liverpool fourth, and Chelsea perhaps having a much better season than they did last time under (Xabi) Alonso. They have made some good signings, so I’d see that as the top five, then that sixth spot I’d say Aston Villa are favourites.”
The 2026-27 Premier League campaign begins on August 21st with champions Arsenal playing host to newly-promoted Coventry City. Three points would be a real confidence boost for the side as they aim to go all the way once more.
