Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has picked the two teams to compete for the Premier League title in the 2025/26 season, snubbing Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
Arne Slot guided Liverpool to Premier League glory in his first season, securing the title with an impressive 10-point margin over second-placed Arsenal.
Manchester City trailed further behind in a lackluster campaign for Pep Guardiola’s side.
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Rio Ferdinand predicts Premier League title race for 2025/26 season
“It’s only going to be between Liverpool and Man City next season,” Ferdinand stated on his show - Rio Ferdinand Presents.
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“Arsenal might kick up a fuss for a couple of months – six months maybe – [but nothing more].
"Arteta's signings right now look likely to be Norgaard, who is 31 years old, Kepa, who was a reserve keeper at Chelsea, and Martin Zubimendi, but the entire fan base is crying out for a centre forward or a left winger.”
Meanwhile, the Gunners remain in the market for a new striker and have reportedly added Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson to a shortlist that includes Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, and Ollie Watkins.