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After the season changeover, Premier League writers predict what might happen in the upcoming campaign
Who will win the title?
Adrian Clarke: Man City will be favourites to win their fifth consecutive title, but I do feel it could be Arsenal’s time to be champions. Year on year the team has improved under Mikel Arteta and if that happens again the Gunners will reach 90+ points. With a few additions and fire in their belly, I fancy Arsenal to end their wait for the title.
Adrian Kajumba: Surely Man City cannot do it again. There has to be a drop-off at some point after what is now four Premier League titles in a row. Meanwhile, Arsenal are the coming force. After two title-race test runs in 2022/23 and 2023/24, this campaign will be their time.Â
Alex Keble: Assuming it’s the final season under Pep Guardiola as is being rumoured, minds will remain focused on a perfect ending and an unthinkable fifth title in a row. What’s more, Man City surely won’t have a transfer window as poor (by their standards) as summer 2023, meaning a fully patched-up midfield and a refreshed right wing.
Ben Bloom: If this is to be Guardiola’s final campaign in charge there will be even greater incentive for a true Premier League great to bow out on a high. It’s not an interesting prediction – and a couple of clubs are capable of running them close – but, as ever, it will be a surprise if Man City don’t win.
Verdict: ChampionsÂ
Clarke: Arsenal
Kajumba: Arsenal
Keble: Man City
Bloom: Man City