Theo Walcott Changes EPL Prediction, Names Team To Win UCL This Season

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8 months ago

September 24, 2025

Former Arsenal winger, Theo Walcott, has changed his prediction for the top four of the Premier League this season.

The England international revised his top-four prediction following his old club’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.

He is now backing Arsenal to finish second in the table.

Earlier in the season, the former England man had predicted the Gunners would finish third behind Liverpool and Manchester City.

Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday with Gabriel Martinelli’s late equaliser, cancelling out Erling Haaland’s first half-half effort.

The draw meant that Mikel Arteta is now the first-ever manager to escape defeat in five successive matches against Man City boss, Pep Guardiola.

Liverpool on the other hand, are now five points clear atop the table after beating Everton 2-1 in a hard-fought Merseyside derby.

“I had Arsenal third but that was before the transfer window stuff, wasn’t it?” Walcott told It’s Called Soccer.

Asked if he would now put Arsenal as his title favourites, Walcott replied: “No, I’d put them second. They’re creeping up!

“They’re more equipped to win the Champions League. That’s how I see it.”

The Gunners face Newcastle United in the next game in the Premier League and will hope to get back to winning ways.

EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.