Ian Wright names SIX groups who might win title subsequent season – however not Tottenham
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an Wright believes as many as six groups might win the Premier League subsequent season after Arsenal‘s shock title push… however not Tottenham.
The Gunners led the league desk by greater than 200 days this season however a poor run of type has opened the door to Manchester City, who can now wrap up a fifth league crown in six years with victory over Chelsea this weekend.
Wright has spoken of his delight at Arsenal’s title push, which few predicted would occur at first of the season, however warned that his former staff face a far harder take a look at subsequent season.
“Obviously the initial reaction is one of massive disappointment, but I am so proud of this Arsenal team,” Wright stated on his podcast. “I haven’t got a problem with outsiders saying we bottled it, because they know we haven’t. You only have to look at the facts – the age of the team, the inexperience, the injuries.
“Arsenal flew near the solar this season and so they deserved to be flying at that peak. But Manchester City are sensational.
“Looking ahead, the slight worry I have for Arsenal is that Mauricio Pochettino is heading to Chelsea so they’re coming. They have an excellent squad. I don’t know what’s going to happen with Manchester United but you know they aren’t going to sleep for too long.
“Liverpool are going to be making the signings they should get them again to the place they need to be. You take a look at these sides plus Man City and Arsenal – and even Newcastle – they’re all coming now and that’s thrilling.
“If Man City can win five titles in six years and they keep winning, it’s tough because teams know they need at least 90 points to compete. Liverpool showed us it can be done but look at what it did to them.
“What all of us must be nervous about is a scenario the place Man City simply win it at a canter as a result of whereas Liverpool and now Arsenal have given it a very good go, they’re nonetheless doing it City. People mock the French and German leagues however the Premier League, if we’re not cautious, is on that path.
“The only thing stopping that is teams like Liverpool and Arsenal standing up, that’s why we need Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United back and Newcastle coming up too.”