Rio Ferdinand Predicts the Club that Will Win the Premier League Next Season

• Rio Ferdinand has backed Manchester City to win the Premier League title for the third time in a row
• City won this season's league title by just a point, forcing Liverpool, who were their closest challengers to settle for a second-place finish
• Despite the Reds proving they can challenge City for the crown, Rio feels Pep Guardiola's men have enough spine to retain the trophy next term

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has made his Premier League prediction for the 2022/23 season.

According to the former England international, Man City are primed to retain the domestic crown next term.

City beat Liverpool to the Premier League title this season by just a point, with Pep Guardiola's men lifting the trophy on the final day of the campaign.

The Citizens came from two goals down in six thrilling minutes to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Sunday, May 22, to retain their title in dramatic circumstances.

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Liverpool were subsequently forced to settle for a second-place finish despite their epic victory over Wolves on the same day.

Rio Ferdinand backs Man City to come out on top next season

Ferdinand has predicted that no one will stop Guardiola's charges from conquering the English league for the third year in a row.

Asked for an early prediction on who will win the title next season, Ferdinand said on his Vibe with FIVE podcast:

"I’m going to go for City. I think they’ll get the three in a row they’re looking for. I think that will happen," he said.

"But I think what Klopp’s done has been nothing short of remarkable, to come in and change that club around. Where they were is almost like where Man United are at now," he added.

City have already acquired the services of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund and are expected to strengthen further ahead of the summer transfer window.

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Tuchel names five teams that can win the EPL next season

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has predicted next season's Premier League title race will be more competitive.

Tuchel backed Liverpool and Manchester City to continue their dominance but added three more teams who he feels stand an equal chance of winning the title.

The German boss listed Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur among the teams who can challenge City and Liverpool for the crown.