When Jamie Carragher talks football, fans listen—even if half the time they’re wondering if he’s secretly winding everyone up. This season, Carragher backs Arsenal as the side most likely to keep Liverpool sweating in the Premier League title race. After spending just under £200 million on six new signings, the Gunners arrive at 2025/26 armed with both squad depth and sky-high expectations.
Yes, Pep Guardiola still lurks like the ultimate football bogeyman, but even Carragher hints City may not have the squad sharpness of years past. Arsenal, on the other hand, looks increasingly like the real deal—minus, of course, the occasional collapse that makes Gooners want to pull their hair out.
Carragher Sees Arsenal as the Strongest Rival
All three of them, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City, had started by winning, but the victory at Old Trafford was even more significant. They are viewed by Carragher as the strongest opposition to Liverpool due to the balanced squad being hungry and evidently designed to fight for a title.
Meanwhile, City looks… dare I say it… slightly human? Guardiola usually has an answer for everything, but after last season’s struggles, even Carragher isn’t convinced they can magically reinvent themselves overnight.
My Take: Arsenal Are Ready, But Not Invincible
Here’s the thing: Carragher might be onto something. Arsenal has a young, dynamic squad that finally looks like it knows how to grind out big results. But will they keep pace when the pressure hits in March and April? That’s the million-pound question. Personally, I think Liverpool still has a higher ceiling, but Arsenal’s consistency might make them the only true threat.
Carragher’s Call Sets Up a Wild Title Race
So, are Arsenal destined to be Liverpool’s closest challengers again—or will this be the year they go one better? Carragher’s call adds fuel to what already promises to be a chaotic season. If Arsenal can avoid their trademark “January wobble,” the title chase might actually run right down to the wire. And let’s be honest, Premier League drama is always better when Arsenal fans believe this is finally the year.
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