Premier League: Theo Walcott says Arsenal will not win the title

Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has ruled out his old club from lifting the Premier League trophy this season.

Speaking during a quick-fire prediction round with other England greats, Walcott placed Liverpool as his title winners.

In his forecast, Walcott predicted Chelsea would finish fourth, Arsenal in third, Manchester City as runners-up, and Liverpool crowned champions.

The 36-year-old, who spent 12 years at Arsenal from 2006 to 2018, never won the league with the Gunners despite lifting two FA Cups during his time there.

His prediction stands out among his fellow pundits, as Stephen Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, and Alan Shearer all tipped Arsenal for second place, while Jermaine Defoe placed them in fourth.

Despite the slight difference in placement, the general consensus appears to agree that Arsenal will fall short in their title challenge.

The rest of the panel showed strong confidence in Liverpool, with all five ex-England stars backing Arse Slot’s side to retain the title.

Gerrard, Ferdinand, and Shearer were aligned in predicting Chelsea for fourth, Manchester City for third, Arsenal as runners-up, and Liverpool on top.

Defoe’s take mirrored Walcott’s scepticism towards Arsenal, placing them outside the top three altogether, while also tipping the Reds to come out on top.

The discussion comes as anticipation for the 2025/26 campaign builds, with early predictions sparking debate among fans.

While Arsenal have been widely praised for their progress under Mikel Arteta, these former internationals clearly believe Liverpool’s depth and experience give them the edge in the title race.