Nigerian Coach Ojekunle Names the 2 Teams Who Can Win the EPL Title This Season

Nigerian Coach Ojekunle Names the 2 Teams Who Can Win the EPL Title This Season

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
  • Coach Folabi Ojekunle has tipped Manchester City and Arsenal to fight for the Premier League title
  • The former Kogi United handler says he sees these two teams as the sides who can really challenge
  • Ojekunle particularly picked Arsenal, but the London trained coach wants the Gunners to be consistent

Nigerian coach Folabi Ojekunle has explained that Arsenal and Manchester City are the two favourites to win the Premier League title this season.

The former Kogi United gaffer stated clearly that if Arsenal should remain consistent, then the Gunners will be able to beat Manchester City to the League title.

Ojekunle who is popularly known in Nigeria and abroad as Foley stressed that he has been impressed with how Mikel Arteta has been able to transform Arsenal to a title contenders this term.

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Nigerian coach Ojekunle tips Man City, Arsenal to win EPL title. Photo by MICHAEL REGAN
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While speaking exclusively with Sports Brief, Ojekunle made it clear that Manchester City are also a big side who will fight till the end.

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Folabi Ojekunle's statement about who will win EPL title

''My major problem with Arsenal is lack of consistency, if not, I see Arsenal winning the League title, but Manchester City are also good side and will give good fight.
''In fairness, the League title will be between Arsenal and Manchester City and this is not to disrespect other teams in the English topflight.''

Meanwhile, Arsenal are currently occupying first position on the Premier League table, while Manchester City sit second with the Citizens facing Liverpool next.

Ojekunle tells Man United to sign Uzoho

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian coach Folabi Ojekunle has encouraged those in charge of Premier League side Manchester United to go for the signing of Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.

This comes after Uzoho produced a fantastic performance while featuring for his club, Omonia, on Thursday night, 13 October, in the Europa League against the Red Devils.

In the tie against the Old Trafford landlords, Uzoho made 12 saves, denying the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Rashford, even though he later conceded at the death to give Man United 1-0 win.

Ojekunle, who is a London trained coach, explained that Uzoho has shown the world his ability and wants the goalkeeper to move to Man United.

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