EPL: Michael Owen makes U-turn on title race prediction

Former England striker, Michael Owen, has present admitted that Manchester City volition combat for the Premier League title.

Owen nevertheless insists Arsenal stay the “team to beat” this season.

As it stands, City beryllium apical of the array with 18 points, 3 points up of the Gunners.

City person won each their six fixtures truthful far, portion Mikel Arteta’s men person mislaid once.

Before the play started, Owen predicted that the nonaccomplishment of Pep Guardiola and cardinal players similar Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones would hamper City’s rubric hopes.

“I thought that City mightiness conflict to triumph the league and I inactive deliberation Arsenal are the squad to bushed – don’t get maine incorrect – but I’ve been truly impressed with the mode City, and they look similar they’ll beryllium close successful the mix,” Owen told the UK Metro.

EPL: Michael Owen makes U-turn connected rubric contention prediction