Gary Neville Predicts Manchester City's Title Chances
Manchester City are well below the level required to win the Premier League title this season, says Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. The team is entering the unknown after Pep Guardiola's departure.
What happened?
Gary Neville predicts Manchester City and Liverpool will not challenge Arsenal this season for the Premier League title. He believes the two teams are nowhere near the level required to win the title.
Why it matters for Manchester City
Manchester City are struggling to find their footing after Pep Guardiola's departure. The team is still adjusting to new manager Enzo Maresca and the loss of key player Rodri.
What comes next?
Manchester City will face a tough run of games ahead of a run of games you can check on our fixtures page. The team will need to find their form quickly if they want to stay in contention for the title.
Gary Neville believes Manchester City are nowhere near the level required to win the Premier League title this season. He predicts a close second place for Chelsea.
Manchester City are currently 7 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. The team has scored 77 goals this season and conceded 35, giving them a +42 goal difference.
Nev 'so sure' Arsenal will win Premier League
With City and Liverpool lagging behind, Neville can see a situation where Chelsea could be Arsenal's closest rivals in the title race. Xabi Alonso's men get their campaign off and running on Monday Night Football at Fulham, where Neville will be joining Jamie Carragher to reveal his season predictions.
Neville added: 'Arsenal are going to be feeling really confident right now. It's the most sure I've ever been, and look it could be that I've got egg on my face at the end of the season, [but] it's the most sure I've ever been after game one that we're going to see a team be Premier League champions.'
What's next for Manchester City?
Manchester City will face a tough run of games ahead of a run of games you can check on our fixtures page. The team will need to find their form quickly if they want to stay in contention for the title.
Manchester City are currently 7 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. The team has scored 77 goals this season and conceded 35, giving them a +42 goal difference.
Recent form
Manchester City's recent form has been poor, with the team losing the last two games. They have scored 1 goal in their last 5 games and conceded 3.
Injuries
Manchester City are currently without Jérémy Doku and Ryan McAidoo due to injury.
League standing
Manchester City are currently 2nd in the Premier League, with 78 points from 38 games. They have a recent form of LDWWD.
Last result
Manchester City's last result was a 1-2 loss to Aston Villa on 2026-05-24.
Title race
Manchester City are 7 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.
Goals this season
Manchester City have scored 77 goals this season and conceded 35, giving them a +42 goal difference.
