Former Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker has given his verdict on the Premier League title race involving Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool.
Lineker claimed that Manchester City are the favorites for the title ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa.
The retired England footballer had tipped Arsenal for the title earlier this season.
However, he has now backed Pep Guardiola’s side to retain their title.
Speaking recently in a conversation with former Manchester City defender Micah Richards on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said, “Is it crazy to say that it is possible that Arsenal won’t finish in the top four? I think they will finish in the top four.”
Richards, meanwhile, then reminded Lineker of his previous prediction, where he tipped Mikel Arteta’s side for the title, “You tipped Arsenal to win the league didn’t you Gary?”
Lineker replied, “I did, I did, only to be contrary to you two who had both gone for the obvious choice of Manchester City, I still suspect it probably will be Manchester City, but I’m not changing, even though I’d rather Tottenham win the league and Aston Villa are in there.”
Liverpool currently sit top on the Premier League table ahead of second position Aston Villa, Man City (third), Arsenal (fourth) and Tottenham (fifth).