Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has admitted he would prefer Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season ahead of Manchester City, insisting a new champion would be healthy for English football.

Carragher made the remarks while analyzing Arsenal’s 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on CBS Sports. The Gunners dropped valuable points after Tom Edozie’s late effort, which deflected off Riccardo Calafiori, denied them victory against the relegation-threatened side.

Despite the setback, Arsenal remain five points clear at the top of the table, although they have played one game more than City, who continue to chase them closely in the title race.

Carragher, however, expressed mixed emotions about the result, revealing he was “glad” Arsenal dropped points—largely because it keeps the title race competitive—but still hopes Mikel Arteta’s side ultimately lifts the trophy.

“I’d rather Arsenal win it because I think it’s good for the league to have different winners,” Carragher said. “It would mean we’ve had three different winners in the last three years, which I think is a good thing.”

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Carragher’s viewpoint reflects a broader sentiment among many football fans who crave unpredictability in modern football. Manchester City’s dominance in recent years has been remarkable, but prolonged success by one club can sometimes reduce the competitive drama that makes the Premier League globally appealing.

An Arsenal title would represent more than just silverware—it would symbolize the completion of Mikel Arteta’s long-term rebuilding project and validate patience in football management. For neutral fans, it would also inject fresh narratives into the league, proving that dominance can be challenged with smart recruitment, youth development, and tactical evolution.

That said, the Wolves draw also exposes a lingering concern: champions rarely drop points in matches they are expected to win. If Arsenal are to fend off City, consistency—not sentiment—will decide the race.

Ultimately, whether one supports Arsenal, City, or neither, the real winner would be the Premier League itself if the title race goes down to the wire with genuine uncertainty. That unpredictability is the heartbeat of elite sport—and exactly what fans around the world love to see.