Michael Owen predicts where Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool will finish this season

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Metro or go back to LFC Live.

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen (Picture: Getty) Michael Owen believes Arsenal are favourites to retain their Premier League title this season as he revealed his top-six prediction. Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Owen believes Arsenal should be considered favourites to win the title again this season, but insists the Gunners will face a battle on their hands from the chasing pack. ‘I think there can be a few title challengers this season,’ Owen told Metro.

Arsenal will look to defend their title (Picture: Getty) ‘You look at Arsenal’s points tally and it wasn’t in the nineties so they only have to drop a little and with Chelsea not in Europe, they can mount a challenge. ‘New Managers at Liverpool and City could hit a good run of form early on and be in with a shout as well. And Owen has faith that the Spaniards can do just that as he tipped Liverpool and Chelsea to be Arsenal’s closest rivals this season. ‘Last season at Liverpool wasn’t great, the style of play wasn’t as good as it had been and they conceded far too many goals,’ Owen said. ‘But Slot leaving and Iraola replacing him means a new style of play.

But if they can do that and add more depth, more quality, then they can really challenge for the title.’ On Chelsea’s title hopes, Owen added: ‘Chelsea have once against spent big in the transfer window, but maybe this time, they have a manager who can control the dressing room and get the best out of the players, for them to play as a team and be consistent. ‘It is a big factor not having European football and should give them a chance to perform well during the season.’ Having come in midway through last season as an interim, Michael Carrick is also preparing for his first full season in charge at Old Trafford. Owen's predicted top-six for this season Arsenal Liverpool Chelsea Manchester City Manchester United Tottenham But Owen fears that the added demands of Champions League football will cost the Red Devils in the league this time around. ‘I don’t think the squad is there right now,’ he said. ‘They need to adding a few more players to cope with the increased demands of all competitions, especially Champions League. ‘I would think Man Utd are looking to strengthen more and I would be surprised if they didn’t. ‘So am hoping they can add more quality, more depth to the squad as it’s a long season and so many games, especially in forward areas, with just Sesko as the main striker.’ Potentially the biggest risers this season could be Tottenham, with Owen tipping Roberto De Zerbi’s side to get back into Europe after their lavish summer spending.