Arsenal favored in title race

Mohamed Salah names Arsenal as the likely champions this season while rivals push their cases.

Liverpool Star Mo Salah Tips Unexpected Favourites for Premier League Crown

Mo Salah used the PFA Awards in Manchester to speak on the title race and offered a surprising view. He said Arsenal are the favourites to win the Premier League this season, a claim that stands out after City’s recent dominance and Liverpool’s status as champions. Salah argued Arsenal have built a steady core over five years and deserve the tag for now. The moment came as Liverpool opened their title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, with Federico Chiesa scoring late and Salah finishing off the victory. It was a reminder that the season’s outcome will depend on on pitch performance, not talk at an awards ceremony.

On the field, City started with a 4-0 win at Wolves, while Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 to start their campaign with momentum. The early results suggest a crowded field rather than a clear favorite. Analysts warn that a single result does not decide a season and emphasize consistency through autumn and winter. The debate has attracted voices from the touchline; Gary Neville backed Arsenal, while Liverpool have pursued depth in the transfer market. The growing consensus is that the title will hinge on how teams translate summer plans into steady form, resilience in injuries, and the ability to finish strong.

Salah’s public pick matters because it reframes the conversation around who can win, not who should win. It also shows how big moments in football culture push fans and bookmakers to reassess odds. The shift reflects a broader trend: teams now aim for long term cohesion, not just star power. Arsenal appear to be the team most able to convert a strong core into a consistent title push, while City and Liverpool still rely on depth and elite forwards to sustain a longer campaign.

Yet there is a risk in reading August chatter as destiny. The season will be decided over weeks of fixtures, injuries, and strategic tweaks. Managers must convert transfer window plans into on field improvements, and players will feel the pressure as the schedule tightens. The talk around Arsenal, Liverpool, and City also highlights a broader shift toward more balanced competition, where no one suddenly dominates. If the trend holds, this season could deliver a genuinely competitive title race that tests depth, decision making, and nerve in equal measure.

Highlights

The season will prove whether talk matches performance, and the pitch will show who truly leads.