City revival gets the nod from our writers

Can Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League, will Liverpool retain their title or will Arsenal reach the summit - read our writers predictions on this year's Premier League. 

PALERMO, ITALY - AUGUST 09: Head coach of Manchester City FC Pep Guardiola looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Palermo FC and Machester City FC at Stadio Renzo Barbera on August 09, 2025 in Palermo, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

TOMMY MARTIN

Champions: Liverpool. Could muse on the departure of Trent, the Jota tragedy and whether last season was the lingering fumes of Klopp, but they were 10 points better than the rest and have bought better then everyone else since.