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Mohamed Salah, after a stellar 2024/25 season where he scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists to lead Liverpool to the Premier League title, has made a bold prediction for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign. Despite Liverpool being the reigning champions and Salah’s own tremendous contributions, he has named Arsenal as the favourites to win the Premier League this season.

Speaking at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester, where he won the Player of the Year award for a record third time, Salah praised Arsenal's consistency and team unity, saying, "I think you have a great team this season... I think you are the favourite now... been together for five years." He emphasized Arsenal’s strong chances based on their stable squad and continued improvement.

Liverpool started their title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth, while Arsenal also won their opener against Manchester United, and Manchester City delivered a convincing 4-0 victory over Wolves. Despite these promising starts, Salah’s backing of Arsenal contrasts with some other football experts and media, who still see Liverpool or Manchester City as leading contenders.

Salah acknowledged the level of competition has increased this season, with Arsenal and Manchester City being Liverpool’s main rivals for the trophy. He expressed hope that Liverpool could retain the title but clearly positioned Arsenal as the team to beat, putting additional pressure on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his squad. The article highlights Salah’s respect for Arsenal’s team spirit and tactical cohesion, predicting they could end their long wait for a league title since 2004.

This prediction adds an intriguing narrative to the 2025/26 Premier League season, as it challenges Liverpool to overcome not only other top clubs but also the rising force Salah himself believes is best positioned to claim the crown.


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