Michael Owen Rules Out Liverpool, Names Man City and Man United as Arsenal’s Premier League Rivals
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Michael Owen stated that only Manchester City and Manchester United have the capability to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title next season.
Arsenal have already secured the current Premier League championship and will finish their campaign with a final match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Speaking to Metro UK, Owen said Liverpool is not yet in a strong enough position to mount a serious title challenge.
According to Owen, the real threat to Arsenal’s dominance next season will come from Manchester City and Manchester United.
He added, “I think a challenge for Arsenal next season is only going to come from Manchester.”
Owen backed Manchester City to remain strong contenders, despite uncertainty surrounding Pep Guardiola’s future at the club.
He noted that City pushed Arsenal close in the title race this season and also showed their quality by competing strongly in domestic competitions.
He added, “I think Man City will be strong, even if Pep Guardiola leaves, they ran Arsenal very close this season and with two domestic cups, they will come back stronger.”
The former England international also tipped Manchester United to be part of the title conversation under Michael Carrick.
Owen said United’s form since Carrick’s arrival has shown that the club could compete at the top level next season.
He said, “Manchester United can be a title contender under Michael Carrick. You look at their form since he arrived, and it is definitely one of the title contenders. Liverpool are not there just yet.”
Arsenal will now look to end their title‑winning campaign on a strong note when they face Crystal Palace in their final Premier League match of the season.
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