As the Premier League gears up for another thrilling season, the battle for the title is set to be fiercely contested, with Manchester City and Arsenal emerging as the primary contenders.
In a bold prediction, Paul Scholes has thrown his weight behind Arsenal to dethrone Manchester City and clinch the Premier League crown this year. Despite City’s dominance over the past two seasons, Scholes believes the Gunners have the edge to end City’s reign.
Arsenal, who have been edged out by City in recent years, have bolstered their squad with Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and are eyeing further additions in midfield and attack. However, Scholes is confident that even without these new signings, Arsenal are poised for success. Speaking to beIN SPORTS, Scholes stated, “City will remain the favorites, with Arsenal close behind. But I firmly believe Arsenal will be the team to break City’s cycle this year. They’ve made significant strides under Mikel Arteta, and this is their moment.”
Arteta’s tenure, starting in December 2019, has seen Arsenal’s performance steadily improve. The team increased their points total from 56 in the 2019/20 season to 89 last season. Each year under Arteta has brought more victories and goals, culminating in a serious title challenge last season.
Scholes, a Manchester United legend with 11 Premier League titles, knows the demands of winning the league. Despite his deep ties to United, who finished eighth last season, he refrained from backing his old club for the title, choosing instead to support Arsenal’s potential breakthrough.
