Liverpool and Manchester United fans would have expected Michael Owen to name one of his old clubs when predicting who will win the Premier League in 2023/24. But here’s how the former pro thinks this season will all play out.
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Michael Owen’s Words on Manchester City’s Premier League Chances
Owen featured on the Kelly and Wrighty show, claiming that “I do think Man City are the best team in the world at the moment and they’ve proven that”.
The Sky Blues have not lost since early December. However, they were outplayed by Liverpool and held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield.
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The former Liverpool striker continued to explain: “I can see them going into overdrive…my head says Manchester City”.
We have seen Pep Guardiola’s side go on impressive winning runs in the late Winter into Spring: we saw them win 13 straight league games from the end of February until they confirmed the title, last season.
Michael Owen’s Words on Liverpool’s Premier League Chances
Owen was positive about Liverpool’s chances, claiming that they’re “playing at their absolute peak at the moment”.
In the league, they currently have the joint-most points and have only lost two games all season. Nobody has lost less, and their first loss was against Tottenham Hotspur all the way back in September.
Owen revealed that “My heart of course says Liverpool…it would be an incredible story, too, with it being Jurgen Klopp’s final season”. Klopp announced his future departure in February.
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The Englishman went on to explain: “I do think they [Liverpool] have the easiest run-in”.
Liverpool benefit as Arsenal and Manchester City are yet to play each other at the Etihad Stadium. One of the sides is guaranteed to drop points in this match, and a draw would likely see the Reds take a big lead over both.
It will be tough for Liverpool to prevent Manchester City from winning a record fourth consecutive Premier League title, but Klopp will be eager to claim more silverware in his final year.
