Renowned Liverpool icon, Jamie Carragher, has identified Manchester City as the top contenders to clinch the prestigious Premier League title this season. Expressing his views, Carragher emphasized that any further missteps from City could significantly jeopardize their championship aspirations following their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
In a candid assessment, Carragher also projected the points threshold required for clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal to secure the coveted Premier League trophy in the current season. At present, Liverpool leads the Premier League standings, edging ahead of Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City.
“This season may witness a title triumph with a points tally in the mid-80s,” Carragher remarked in an exclusive interview with The Telegraph. “In almost every season, except for three in the last decade, the leading team’s points total after 16 games has surpassed Liverpool’s as of this weekend.”
Carragher reaffirmed Manchester City’s status as frontrunners, asserting, “No one should discount City at this juncture. In my view, they remain the favorites.” However, he astutely acknowledged the uncharacteristically sluggish start by City, which has presented an opening for their rivals. The Blues’ involvement in the Club World Cup further amplifies the opportunity for their competitors to forge ahead and exert pressure on the leaderboard.
“Even with games in hand, should City return from Saudi Arabia to find themselves trailing by 10 points, they would be acutely aware that they can ill-afford many more slip-ups,” Carragher prophesied.
As the Premier League intensifies, Carragher’s insights illuminate the high stakes and potential twists that await in the riveting battle for the EPL crown.
