Michael Owen tips Manchester City to retain Premier League title

Former England international Michael Owen has backed Manchester City to defend their Premier League title in the 2023/24 season.

The Cityzens are chasing a fourth consecutive title after triumph in the last three seasons.

Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal to the league title in the final stages of the campaign despite the Gunners being at the of the table for 247 days.

Despite Arsenal making additions to their squad, Owen still believes City have what it takes to win the league title again.

“I think they will be Manchester City. They’re just a different level to every other team. Man City were Treble winners last year and they’re going to do it again,” he said.

“I’m going to say Arsenal as well. I don’t think there was a fluke about them last season. They’ve spent incredibly well, really pinpointed three top players already to go into that starting XI.

“Chelsea are going to improve and Tottenham Hotspur have got a great manager [Ange Postecoglou]. They’re going to be exciting. However, I do think that they might be a team that beat a lot of teams and then might get smashed by one or two teams as well.”

The Premier League starts on Friday, August 11, with Burnley facing Manchester City in the opening fixture.