Liverpool are favourites to win the Premier League this season, with Arsenal the underdogs, and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has weighed in on the debate by tipping the Gunners to cause a shock
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe believes "it could be Arsenal's year" in the Premier League title race, saying he has "high hopes" for Mikel Arteta's side.
Liverpool are favourites to retain their Premier League crown, especially after an incredible summer spree of more than £400million in the transfer window, bringing in big hitters like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Arne Slot's men have already made a perfect start to the season by winning their first three games, the last of which was a 1-0 win over their rivals Arsenal thanks to a superb free kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.
That was Arsenal's only defeat of the season and there is still a long way to go - with the Gunners looking transformed after making some strong signings themselves, including Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
Mbappe, who has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the past, admitted Liverpool will be favourites to retain the title but he has a feeling Arsenal could finally end their 22-year wait to win the Premier League - citing the teams familiarity with each other.
"Of course, Liverpool has to be mentioned first and foremost, as they're determined to win one title after another," he said in an interview with Bild. "But I also have high hopes for Arsenal, because the core of the team has known each other for a long time, and that's a crucial factor in football. And Manchester City is always at the forefront anyway, with Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland.
When asked to give a proper verdict on the title race, he added: "That's tough. Maybe Arsenal, maybe it will be their year. It would certainly be easier to say City or Liverpool."
Mbappe and Madrid will come up against both Liverpool and Manchester City in the Champions League this season. They will face the Reds at Anfield on November 4 and then host City on December 10. The French forward was also asked for his verdict for the Champions League this season - and unsurprisingly backed his own team for glory.
"I always say Real Madrid," he said. "But there are many good teams in Europe, a lot. We saw that last year was great with the new Champions League format. This year will be even better. It will be interesting to see who prevails in the end."
Besbdimotu
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GaGa2022
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Mbappe should woeey about himself winning UCL ! seems it's nvr meant to him !!
nuebdeilou
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I want to be a professional goalkeeper
sitaemoryz
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look at all of them.... They have overlooked the real champion. up Chelsea
Nikmnorsu
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why is almost every liverpudians tearing their trousers because of mbappe opinion ..its just his opinion..let the man breath I beg every true Liverpool fans...we are not aggressive like Manchester United....we are Liverpool,and that means more..one love
AFerofRi6246
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It’s still very early to say
Shmonny
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Where's Yamal?....I found his passport in Arder Guler's bag 😕
Outlier
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Wenger recruited him and Dembele but Ownership didn’t want to spend the money
BieberSmith
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you are just a fool,do you think this is laliga
BieberSmith
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are you a fool,no wonder why you don't win trophies because of useless fans, so you think in laliga their are defenders who are better than in England
Cihdeikloy
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Then why didnt you sign for Arsenal like Henry did. No one in Premier League could stop you.
Vetabciktu
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Barcelona win laliga
Wiabeloptz
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said the man who thinks it's harder for France to qualify for the world cup than any South American side an ass clown
Gunnerneko
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that Mbape knows noyhing about EPL. U asked a wrong person thats why u got a wrong answer.
What do you know about football? everyone is entitled to their opinion and that's his..Liverpool last season was a team playing together for a while but now especially the back line they don't have the combination of playing together so that is a key factor yes Liverpool is the favorite but will those new players put in the performance like Diaz Jota Elliott coming of the bench i don't think so plus Trent is a big miss with his assist plus Salah will be going to African Cup in December to January
daccimnoru
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that Mbape knows noyhing about EPL. U asked a wrong person thats why u got a wrong answer.
jewablost
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tiddeinsz
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lpool favourites
True but favourites don’t always win in any sporting competition.
conbinotuz
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How about Chelsea people?
Vobacmnory
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it will be dificult for arsenal to win the league
foabdeprty
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this is totally truth I feel like Arsenal has more potential to win the league this year this is not about how many players that was signed by the club but let's wait and see how it goes
lpool favourites
Romeo7D
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this is totally truth I feel like Arsenal has more potential to win the league this year this is not about how many players that was signed by the club but let's wait and see how it goes
CR7goat411
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Mbappe if you want to be great and do great things in life and be remembered a Lil like you idol then you need to stop praising teams which don't have the character to win titles period.