Gary Neville expresses skepticism about Manchester City’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season, favoring Arsenal as the potential victor despite their slow start.
In a discussion on the Stick to Football podcast, Neville highlights concerns about Arsenal’s striking department but remains optimistic about a potential resurgence in their distinctive style of play.
Neville, who previously predicted Manchester City would outdo Arsenal for the title in the previous season, now sees the tables turning.
He acknowledges Arsenal’s slower start but anticipates a turnaround, especially post-Christmas or around March. Despite their current third-place standing, Neville believes Arsenal could finish stronger than they started.
The former Manchester United player points out Arsenal’s need for a top-tier striker to lead the attacking line, expressing reservations about Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah fulfilling that role. He emphasizes the importance of a quality striker for a team aiming for the Premier League title.
Contrary to Neville’s viewpoint, his former teammate Roy Keane holds a different perspective.
Keane is unconvinced by the capabilities of Arsenal and other challengers, expressing disappointment in the overall standard of the Premier League. Despite acknowledging Manchester City’s excellence, Keane criticizes the lack of quality displayed by other teams.
Keane firmly believes that Manchester City is poised to secure an unprecedented fourth consecutive title, citing their consistency and the perceived lack of substantial improvement among other competing teams in the league.
As the Premier League unfolds with tight competition at the top, including Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa, the contrasting views of Neville and Keane add an interesting layer to the ongoing title race.
It remains to be seen how the season will unfold, whether Arsenal can overcome their early challenges and fulfill Neville’s prediction of a resurgence, or if Manchester City will maintain their excellence and secure another title as envisioned by Keane.
