Michael Owen’s EPL Prediction in Full as He Backs Arsenal To Finish Ahead of United

• Michael Owen has backed Manchester City to retain the Premier League title next season
• The ex-midfielder contends Arsenal will fall short in their attempt to win the crown
• Man United and Liverpool have been tipped to complete the top four podium

Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Owen has predicted next season's Premier League winners and the top four race.

The 2023/24 campaign is set to kick off on August 12, with Burnley hosting treble winners Manchester City for the curtain-raiser.

City will be heading into the new season as the favourites to retain the domestic crown following their incredible 2022/23 campaign that saw them become only the second EPL side to win a treble.

However, they will be wary of stiff competition from Arsenal and rivals Manchester United, who have made significant investment this summer in a bid to challenge for the title.

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Liverpool, who endured an underwhelming campaign last term, will also be looking to gun for glory.

Michael Owen's EPL prediction

Despite the anticipated competition, Owen contends City are still the firm favourites to retain the Premier League title.

According to the former England international, the Gunners are on course to finish second once again, with Liverpool and United completing the top four podium.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are predicted to finish fifth, going by Owen's projection, while Newcastle will only manage a seventh-place finish behind Aston Villa.

Owen's prediction, as cited by The Mirror:

1. Manchester City

2. Arsenal

3. Liverpool

4. Manchester United

5. Chelsea

6. Aston Villa

7. Newcastle

8. Brighton

9. Tottenham

10. Brentford

11. West Ham

12. Everton

13. Nottingham Forest

14. Fulham

15. Crystal Palace

16. Burnley

17. Bournemouth

18. Wolverhampton Wanderers

19. Sheffield United

20. Luton Town

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