Crouch Backs Arsenal to Defend Title, Predicts Man City, Man United, Chelsea for Top Four

2026-08-14

Peter Crouch believes that Arsenal remain the strongest team in the Premier League and are favorites to win the title this season. He stated, "This season promises to be incredibly exciting, but Arsenal are undoubtedly the top team in the league."

In a recent interview, Crouch boldly predicted his top four for the Premier League, excluding his former clubs Liverpool and Tottenham. He remarked, "I predict Arsenal will lift the trophy, with Manchester City in second, Manchester United third, and Chelsea fourth."

Addressing Manchester United's situation, Crouch mentioned, "I don't wish for them to win the title, but frankly, they are showing signs of improvement. Will they perform differently under Michael Carrick's stewardship? Only time will tell."

Crouch attended Liverpool's pre-season match against Wrexham and suggested that under new manager Antonio Elia, Liverpool's current squad might still lack the depth needed to compete for the title. "I have reservations about Liverpool. While I believe their manager is excellent, they have lost too many players in recent seasons, which raises doubts about the competitiveness of their squad."

He further elaborated, "Have the players who left been suitably replaced? I'm not so sure. For now, the returns of Isak and Ekitike are significant to watch. I know Isak has scored for Monaco, and his upcoming performance will be intriguing. However, I don’t think they will contend for the title this year."

Having played at Anfield, Crouch expressed hope for Liverpool's future: "I believe they have a great manager, and with a few more transfer windows, they will be back in contention for the title."

When discussing this season's Golden Boot race, Crouch confidently asserted, "Haaland will definitely score 30 goals; he is a goal machine."