The Premier League is considered by many to be the best football league in the world. It is highly competitive, often featuring discussions about the ‘Big 6’ clubs, which have historically been Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham. However, it’s not inconceivable that the wealthy Newcastle United will soon join the top ranks, potentially surpassing several competitors.

Favorites to Win:

When looking at the favorites to win the Premier League in the 24/25 season, Manchester City cannot be ignored, having managed to clinch the title for four consecutive years. Last season, Arsenal and Liverpool were the main challengers, but the other Big 6 clubs were far from the top spot. Let’s go through each of the Big 6 clubs before making a prediction on the winner.

Manchester City:

As the reigning champions for four consecutive years, they are undoubtedly among the top favorites, especially since there haven’t been significant changes in their squad. Rumors suggest that Kevin De Bruyne might be looking for a change, which would be a big loss, but City has the depth to replace him. Their squad is so strong that they could field two competitive teams.

Arsenal:

Arsenal has been improving steadily under Mikel Arteta, who gained valuable experience as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City. Historically, Arsenal hasn’t spent lavishly, but their acquisition of Declan Rice for nearly 1 billion DKK shows their intent to compete for the title and sends a strong message to current players.

Liverpool:

Liverpool has been incredibly strong under Jurgen Klopp, but with Klopp stepping down and being replaced by the less experienced Arne Slot, and an aging Mohammed Salah possibly leaving, I have less confidence in them this season.

Manchester United:

As a Manchester United fan, it pains me to say, but the club is currently in turmoil. Ten Hag barely kept his job, and there’s a lack of clear direction. A top-four finish should be the goal, but a title seems out of reach for the upcoming season.

Chelsea:

Similar to Manchester United, Chelsea spends heavily on new players but lacks cohesion. Frequent managerial changes and instability make them unlikely winners for the 24/25 season. The only bright spot last season was Cole Palmer’s emergence.

Tottenham:

Tottenham seems to have found a good match in their new manager, but the squad quality remains a significant issue. Harry Kane’s departure underscores this. They are also unlikely contenders for the title.

Prediction for Premier League Winner 24/25:

When it comes to predicting the winner of the upcoming season, I see it as a two-horse race between Manchester City and Arsenal. However, I don’t think Arsenal will be consistent enough over 38 games. It seems likely that this will be Pep Guardiola’s final season with Manchester City, and I believe he will end it with another championship. Winning it for the 5th consecutive year, especially after clinching the Champions League, would be a perfect conclusion for him.

Bet:

I’m placing a bet on Manchester City to win the Premier League at odds of 2.1 on Netbet, staking 4 units.