Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool all battled it out for the Premier League title last season.
Liverpool will be annoyed they didn’t win the title because they were sitting top for large parts, only to collapse and open the door to Pep Guardiola’s side.
When Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool, many were questioning what the team would produce and questioned if they would challenge for the big prize.
Many were backing Manchester City to be pushed by Arsenal only before a ball was kicking, including Paul Scholes thinking that the London club would go on to win it.
But after Liverpool beat Manchester United at Old Trafford, the legendary midfielder is starting to share a different view.
Yes, it’s only three games and a lot could change after the international break, but Scholes likes what he sees from this new-look Liverpool side.
Added to that, Arsenal dropped points to Brighton on Saturday, only a week after being lucky to win at Villa Park.
On the eye, Manchester City and Liverpool have looked far better and that seems to be changing Scholes’ mind as well, as he told Premier League Productions (01/09/24 at 6:10 pm).
Plus, Liverpool signed Federico Chiesa to boost an already-strong forward line, as Scholes shared his thoughts on the title battle.
Who will win the Premier League title?
“There is a real dominance about that Liverpool squad, they could really challenge for that title,” said Scholes.
“Before a ball was kicked, I thought Arsenal, it might be their year to give Manchester City a real go and possibly go on to win it.
“But after watching the first three games, I think Liverpool could go past Arsenal. They were up there for a long part of the season last year. They only fell away in the last few games. But if they keep that squad together and the majority of that fit, I think that’s a team that could challenge Manchester City, without a doubt.”
More pressure on Arsenal than Liverpool
If Klopp was still in charge, then it would be a different story, but you feel there is more pressure on Arsenal this season than Liverpool.
Given that Slot is new to the dugout, he will be given time, whether they do or don’t challenge for the big honours.
But you sense Mikel Arteta has to deliver something sooner rather than later, or else, he will have a lot of verbal stick coming his way.
Arsenal have spent again in the summer transfer market, so it’s not like he isn’t being backed.
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