Troy Deeney is confident Arsenal will defend the Premier League title, while Manchester United will fall out of the top four.
On 26 July 2026 GMT+7, after Arsenal clinched the 2026/27 Premier League title, having previously finished as runners-up for three consecutive seasons.
Troy Deeney, a former Premier League striker, believes Mikel Arteta can lead the team to defend the title again because of the excellent squad.
"They are the favorites to win the Premier League. Arsenal did not lose any players except Leandro Trossard, but they have already brought in replacements. Currently, Arsenal still has the best team, the best substitutes, but they face more pressure than last year."
As for Manchester United, Deeney said, "They will miss the top four due to an overall squad that likely isn't strong enough to cope with the challenges. Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea will finish 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively."