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Jamie Carragher has revealed who he thinks will win the Premier League title this season in his latest round of big predictions for 2025.
Liverpool have risen to the top of the table after a near-flawless start to Arne Slot's first campaign in charge and are six points clear of Arsenal, having won 13 of their 17 games to date and suffered a defeat only once.
A 1-0 win against Ipswich yesterday sent the Gunners above fellow contenders Chelsea, who currently have 35 points and are seven behind the league leaders.
Enzo Maresca and his players have tried to play down their title chances, but Carragher believes there is indeed an exciting race between three horses. However, the expert is confident that some teams will end up losing their rhythm.
“It's between Liverpool and Arsenal,” said Carragher, writing for The telegraph.
'Enzo Maresca has done an excellent job at Chelsea this season. I wasn't sure when the club opted not to retain Mauricio Pochettino last summer, but they appointed a coach with a specific profile and Maresca has assembled the squad.
Jamie Carragher has revealed who he thinks will win the Premier League title this season
Arsenal are still in the fight after beating Ipswich, but are six points behind Liverpool.
Chelsea are also a surprise underdog despite Enzo Maresca's insistence that they are not in the race.
“That said, I agree with him that Chelsea are not ready to become champions yet. They will need another goalkeeper and a centre-half before they can go far.
“Arsenal's biggest problem at the moment is injuries. “They managed to avoid too many interruptions in the last two years, but this time their staff has been expanded.”
He added: “But I speak from my head and my heart when I say Liverpool will take them to first place.” Arne Slot's attacking options are the strongest in the Premier League. My only concern for Liverpool is if their important players suffer injuries.
'If they can avoid them, it will be difficult to catch them. “Chelsea will finish third and, despite their problems, I see Manchester City finishing last in the Champions League.”
Carragher also gave his predictions on the three clubs that will be relegated from the top flight and declared his preferred Carabao Cup winner.
He said: “I'm afraid the clubs promoted from the Championship last season (Ipswich, Southampton and Leicester City) will be back there, and if Liverpool don't win the Carabao Cup, hopefully Newcastle United or Tottenham will.”
“We need new names in the national cups from 2025.”
Liverpool are also in contention to win the Champions League this season, according to Reds legend Carragher, but he warned they will face stiff competition from serial winners Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in a fight to four bands.
Carragher has given Liverpool the advantage as long as they can avoid key injuries.
The expert believes that Mohamed Salah will win many awards next year
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Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield remains uncertain and the superstar striker, 32, can negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January 1.
But despite the lack of clarity off the field, Salah continues to impress for the Merseysiders, scoring 19 goals and registering 15 assists in all competitions.
As a result, Carragher says Salah is capable of being crowned Premier League Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or winner next year, and has also named him as his favorite to take home the PFA Player of the Year award and the FWA. Awards of the year.
“Salah's goal and assist tally is consistently astonishing and there is no bigger fan of his talent than me, regardless of what his fan club says on social media!” said.
“Salah has stated in the past that he wants to become the second African to win the Ballon d'Or after George Weah in 1995. I think he has a great chance.”
