The Liverpool legend does not think that Arsenal are strong enough to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City for the league title this season.
Souness has backed the Reds, City, United and Chelsea to clinch the Champions League places in 2020-21, and has predicted a challenge for the title from the Red Devils and the Blues.
Souness wrote in The Times: “As it stands, Liverpool are the favourites for the title, but I don’t see them running away with it again. I would have loved to have seen Lionel Messi come in at Manchester City.
“I expect a bigger challenge, though, from United and Chelsea this time. United will be better with Donny van de Beek, but the goalkeeping situation may be an issue.
“Chelsea have signed well, but let’s see how quickly Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz settle in. Arguably the best striker of the Premier League era, Thierry Henry, initially found it difficult.
“Beyond that, I don’t see a title challenger. People are making noises about Arsenal, but I don’t see them being strong enough. If you’re asking me now, that’s my top four for next May: Liverpool, City, United and Chelsea.”
Title challenge from Arsenal?
Arsenal have been quite busy in the summer transfer window, with the North London club having signed Willian on a free transfer and Gabriel from Lille.
Willian is one of the best attacking players in the Premier League, while Gabriel is a very promising young defender.
Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares have signed on permanent contracts, while Daniel Ceballos has returned to the Emirates Stadium on another season-long loan deal from Real Madrid.
The Gunners could not finish in the top four of the league table last season, and no one is seriously suggesting that Mikel Arteta’s side will challenge for the title, but they will certainly be in the mix for the Champions League places.
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