Mbappe Tips Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man City as Top Premier League Title Contenders

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has weighed in on the upcoming Premier League title race, naming Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City as the three clubs he believes will battle it out for glory this season.

Liverpool are the current champions, having finished 10 points clear of Arsenal last term. But Mbappe, speaking with BILD, suggested it might just be time for the Gunners to finally step into the spotlight.

“Liverpool has to be mentioned first and foremost,” Mbappe said.

“But I also have high hopes for Arsenal, because the core of the team has known each other for a long time and that’s a crucial factor in football.

That’s tough [to pick one] — maybe Arsenal, maybe it will be their year.

It would certainly be easier to say Manchester City or Liverpool.”

Opinion

Mbappe’s comments capture what many football lovers have been whispering: could this really be Arsenal’s season? For years, the Gunners have been building, investing, and sticking with their core squad under Mikel Arteta. That continuity could be their secret weapon in a league where quick fixes often fail.

Liverpool, however, are still the team to beat. They ended last season with style, proving their resilience and tactical brilliance. With Klopp’s system and their firepower, few would bet against them defending their crown.

And then there’s Manchester City — the team that never seems to leave the conversation. Pep Guardiola’s men may have faltered last season, but with their squad depth and tactical adaptability, it would be foolish to write them off.

What makes this title race so thrilling is that it feels wide open. Unlike past seasons where one team raced away, 2025 could serve up a genuine three-way battle, with each side having a strong case for glory.

If Mbappe is right and Arsenal finally pull it off, it won’t just be their year — it could mark a changing of the guard in English football.