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      Premier League predictions as SunSport’s experts select title winners, players of the year and reveal their dark horses

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      THE Premier League is BACK!Manchester United and Fulham kick off the 2024-25 campaign tonight at Old Trafford.The Premier League season kicks off tonightCredit: GettyMan City are pushing to win a fifth straight titleCredit: GettyThe likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa will follow suit on Saturday, with Chelsea taking on reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday.Pep Guardiola’s side will be looking to win a record-breaking FIFTH straight Prem title this season.However, they are expected to face competition from Arsenal once again.SunSport’s football experts have had their say on who they think could lift the trophy next May, while also predicting three relegation candidates, player of the season and who they believe could be the dark horse.Read More in FootballNEIL CUSTIS – FOOTBALL REPORTERTITLE WINNERS: Manchester City; As long as Pep is there City are winning this. Only the charges can derail them.TOP FOUR: Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool.RELEGATION:  Ipswich, Southampton, Leicester.PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Alejandro Garnacho. He is rising star who is going to just shine brighter and brighter.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMan Utd could surprise fans this seasonCredit: GettyBEST SIGNING: Pedro Neto (Wolves to Chelsea). Unstoppable at his very best. Just needs to steer clear of injuries.DARK HORSES: Manchester United. Seems ridiculous to put them in this category but that is how far they have fallen. Nobody is expecting anything from them this season and Erik ten Hag is ready to prove his doubters wrong.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanWALLY DOWNES JR – SPORT REPORTERTITLE WINNERS: Man City. 115 rules broken, a bottomless budget for players and lawyers and Liam Gallagher singing the theme tune. Easy.TOP FOUR: Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool.RELEGATION: Ipswich, Nottingham Forest, Everton.PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Erling Haaland. With a summer full of rest and Norwegian offal, he should be fully fuelled ahead of his teammates and rivals who went to the Euros and Copa America.Erling Haaland has been tipped to win Player of the YearCredit: GettyBEST SIGNING: Yankuba Minteh (Newcastle to Brighton). Newcastle spotted his talent first but farmed him out to Holland where he scored and assisted plenty despite a couple of injuries. Should hit the ground flying and star for Brighton.DARK HORSES: Chelsea reserves. With everyone else focusing on winning the title or staying up, the mega-money and giant Stamford Bridge second-string should win the League Cup and FA Cup double.MARTIN LIPTON – SPORT REPORTERTITLE WINNERS: Manchester City. The best team, the best players and the best manager. Rodri is the finest holding midfielder in world football, Haaland a goal machine, De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva class acts. And Pep!TOP FOUR: Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham.Ipswich could face the dropCredit: GettyRELEGATION: Ipswich, Leicester, Nottingham Forest.PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Erling Haaland. His goals will make the biggest difference in the season, once again.BEST SIGNING: Niklas Fullkrug (Dortmund to West Ham). German striker looks to have “Premier League” stamped into his DNA. A great transfer coup for West Ham.DARK HORSES: West Ham to finish in the top six – they have had the best transfer window of any club and also do not have European football, so players will be fresh every week.DAN KING – FOOTBALL REPORTERTITLE WINNERS: Manchester City. Nothing has changed: they still have Pep Guardiola, they still have the best players and squad, and they have tons of money to improve it further, thanks to Julian Alvarez’s sale. Only the 115 charges can stop them.TOP FOUR: Man City, Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool.West Ham could be the dark horsesCredit: GettyRELEGATION: Southampton, Leicester, Ipswich.PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Erling Haaland. After a summer off, he will be fit and raring to go, and will have loads of chances as well.BEST SIGNING: Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth to Tottenham). An all-round striker should be the final piece in the Tottenham puzzle.DARK HORSES: West Ham. They’ve spent the Declan Rice money well and the new era should be exciting.JORDAN DAVIES – FOOTBALL REPORTERTITLE WINNERS: Arsenal. Five titles in a row is just ridiculous – a slump has to come at some point and Arsenal are best positioned to pounce when that happens if they manage to keep a fully fit starting XI.TOP FOUR: Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Liverpool.RELEGATION: Ipswich, Southampton, Leicester.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25.PLAYER OF THE YEAR: William Saliba. Already one of the best centre backs on the planet, his form will be pivotal in Arsenal lifting a first league title since 2004, much like Virgil van Dijk’s impact on Liverpool in 2019/20.BEST SIGNING: Ian Maatsen (Chelsea to Aston Villa). Named in last term’s Champions League Team of the Season for a reason. Crazy that Chelsea let him go to a top six rival and will flourish under Unai Emery this year.DARK HORSES: West Ham. With no European football and a fantastic summer recruitment splurge, expect the Hammers to jump straight back into contention near the top of the Prem after a disappointing outing last campaign.JUSTIN ALLEN – FOOTBALL REPORTERTITLE WINNERS: Man City – just too good. It’s boring every year but you can’t bet against them.TOP FOUR: Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea.Arsenal are expected to challenge Man City againCredit: AlamyRELEGATION: Southampton, Brentford, Nottingham Forest.PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Haaland. He will just keep scoring bag loads and will probably win it.BEST SIGNING: Kieran McKenna. Keeping him as Ipswich was huge. Fancy him to keep the Tractor Boys up.DARK HORSES: West Ham. Busy summer of decent signings. Expect them to compete for European spots.GRAEME BRYCE – FOOTBALL REPORTERTITLE WINNERS: Manchester City because Erling Haaland’s extended summer break should see him hit peak form. However if Arsenal sign a recognised striker and City fail to replace Julian Alvarez, the Gunners could sneak it.TOP FOUR: Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs.Leicester City are at risk of a points deductionCredit: GettyRELEGATION: Ipswich Town, Southampton, Leicester City (dependant on points deduction)/Brentford.PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Martin Odegaard makes Arsenal tick and, while I expect Erling Haaland to score for fun this season, Odegaard’s incredible consistency will give him the edge over his Norwegian international teammate.READ MORE SUN STORIESBEST SIGNING: Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth to Tottenham). Solanke will earn that title if he provides the goals to take Spurs into the Champions’ League. But for sheer value for money watch out for Jaden Philogene’s return to Aston Villa.DARK HORSES: Ambitious West Ham should push for Europe under Julen Lopetegui – but for pure progression I’m tipping Nottingham Forest to make the biggest climb up the table from 17th to threaten the top 10. More

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      Get £50 in free bets for Leicester vs Tottenham in the Premier League on Monday with Betfred

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      LEICESTER are back in the big time and get their Premier League campaign off and running with a home game against Tottenham.New customers who register a brand new Betfred account and stake £10 on the Monday Night Football clash from the Premier League will be rewarded with £50 in free football bets!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereGet £50 in free bets for Leicester vs Tottenham in the Premier LeagueThe Foxes have had a reasonably tough time of it in pre-season but a full home ground on Monday night will offer a huge backing for Steve Cooper to get his reign off to a flyer.But it’s a formidable opponent in Tottenham that visit, with Ange Postecoglou having a full squad to pick from and an abundance of attacking quality to ensure they go into the clash as warm favourites. New to Betfred? You’re in luck! YOU are eligible to claim this spectacular football offer!Simply register a brand new account with Betfred HERE* using the Promo Code: BETFRED50 and deposit a minimum of £10 using a debit card.Once that’s done and dusted, stake a tenner on any qualifying sports market at odds of Evens or greater, including the Euros.After that, you’ll receive the following free bets and bonuses;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Betfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.begambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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      Leicester vs Tottenham odds: Get £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on the Premier League with BetMGM

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      LEICESTER CITY welcome Tottenham to the King Power for the Premier League’s first Monday Night Football of the campaign.And bookmakers BetMGM are offering brand new customers a whopping £60 in free bets when YOU register an account and stake a tenner on the top flight showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereLeicester vs Tottenham odds: Get £60 in free bets and bonuses with BetMGMCredit: BETMGMHow to claim..BetMGM £40 welcome bonusVisit the BetMGM website HERE*Select SPORTS OFFER on the websiteRegister a new account – No Promo Code necessaryOpt in for this promotion by depositing and placing at least £10 on football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free betsLeicester vs Spurs : Get £60 in free bets — claim yours here*Not got a BetMGM account? No problem!This offer is just for you, and it’s incredibly easy to claim!Simply register a new account, deposit and stake a minimum of £10 on football at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater. Remember, you must do this within seven days of opening your account.Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free bets!Leicester vs Spurs : Get £60 in free bets — claim yours here**BetMGM. New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 6x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 2 x £10 Bet Builder, 2 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Leicester vs Tottenham preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions for the Premier League clash on Monday

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      TOTTENHAM are forced to wait to get their Premier League season underway as they’re the Monday Night Football clash at Leicester City.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesLeicester vs Tottenham previewLeicester are back in the big time and kick-off with a tasty fixture against Spurs.Spurs ended last season an agonising two points outside the top four in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge.They’ve strengthened in the summer, most notably by adding the services of Dominic Solanke to their front line.Only Alexander Isak, Cole Palmer and Erling Haaland scored more goals than Solanke last season and that could well be the missing piece.The team suffered from injuries throughout the campaign due to the fast, high-intensity style of play. A full year with that at their backs and this squad will be more than well-equipped to deal with it.For Leicester, they looked like cruising to Championship glory last year only to end up stuttering across the line in the end.A change of management in the summer sees Steve Cooper lead the team going into the new campaign,Three consecutive defeats to Palermo, Augsburg and Lens finished pre-season, with the Foxes failing to score in any of them. 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      Yves Bissouma SUSPENDED by Tottenham after he filmed himself inhaling lethal ‘hippy crack’ days before new Prem season

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      TOTTENHAM have SUSPENDED midfielder Yves Bissouma for their game against Leicester, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.The Spurs boss confirmed in his press conference that the star, 27, would not be available for their season opener against the Foxes on Monday evening.Yves Bissouma has been suspended by TottenhamCredit: PAIt comes after the midfielder filmed himself inhaling ‘hippy crack’Credit: SuppliedBissouma was seen laughing in-between taking hits from a balloonCredit: SuppliedPostecoglu He told reporters: “He won’t be available on Monday. We’ve suspended him from Monday’s game.”He needs to build that trust back with both me and the group. “The door is open for him and we can help him realise the decisions he makes impact the group.”The Sun exclusively revealed footage of the 27-year-old inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new Premier League season began.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBissouma was seen laughing between taking hits from a balloon in footage posted on his Snapchat for pals following Spurs’ 3-2 friendly home defeat to Bayern Munich last Saturday.During a raucous booze-fuelled night, the star was seen taking nitrous oxide in a chauffeur-driven limo carrying him and pals.The day after the incident came to light, he apologised for his “severe lack of judgement” in taking the illegal substance.On his return Postecoglou said: “He may be suspended for one game but he has to earn that.Most read in Football“The door is open for him and hopefully we can help him to realise that the decisions he makes impacts more than just him and allows him to make better decisions moving forward.”The former Celtic boss added: “He was very apologetic to me, the club and everyone involved but that’s just part of it.”Football clubs are testing players for laughing gas after epidemic of players doing Class C “hippy crack” – one star left clubless after rejection for nerve damagePostecoglou said Bissouma had “made a poor decision” and that some of the sanctions against him would be “educational” in light of him being “a footballer with responsibilities”.Possession of laughing gas with intent to get high was made illegal last year, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in jail and an unlimited fine.A witness said: “It beggars belief any Premier League star would openly take hippy crack. It’s a criminal offence and Yves now likely faces a police probe, let alone severe club sanctions.“The new season kicks off next weekend and he has let down every single Spurs fan.”Boss Ange Postecoglou will see red. Sharing the footage himself is utterly brainless.”Use of nitrous oxide can lead to brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.Bissouma said: “I want to apologise for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgement.“I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”Tottenham Hotspur told The Sun earlier this week: “We are looking into the events.”This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBissouma started last season brilliantly but then faded after being sent off against Luton in October.Archie Gray, 18, who was signed for £40million from Leeds this summer, could be in line for his debut in Bissouma’s absence. More

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      Alan Shearer predicts Premier League table in full with Chelsea to finish NINTH and Man City denied title

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      ALAN SHEARER has made a bold set of Premier League predictions as he names the table in FULL ahead of the new season starting on Friday.Manchester City are aiming for an historic fifth consecutive title with Arsenal the favourites to challenge their dominance.Alan Shearer has made his Prem predictionsCredit: GettyHe backs Arsenal to overcome their demons and lift the titleCredit: RexBut his projections are bad news for Chelsea and Todd BoehlyCredit: GettyAnd Shearer backed the Gunners to do just that – and overcome their 21-year title drought to be crowned Prem champions for the fourth time.He did press that Arsenal need to land themselves a “statement” striker before the window slams shut to give them a real chance.The Newcastle icon expects Chelsea’s misery to continue, predicting the Blues to finish NINTH after they climbed up to sixth last season.Shearer can hardly be blamed though – Chelsea did come 12th two years ago and are onto their fourth manager of the Todd Boehly era.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSStamford Bridge chiefs have forked out £185m on ten new faces this summer to rank the American’s total bill up to £1.2billion.Shearer told Betfair: “I don’t see Chelsea getting into the top four at all. They’re not ready yet.”While the Match of the Day star also predicted Newcastle to pip Manchester United and Tottenham to a fourth place finish, while Liverpool will come third under new boss Arne Slot.The Red Devils finished eighth last season – their worst ever position- and have brought in some clever signings, but Erik ten Hag is forecasted to struggle to find a way for his side to gel again.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAlan Shearer’s full Premier League tableShearer added: “It’s a big season for Ten Hag and Man United because they’re going to have to improve massively in the league.”He is projecting a tight relegation battle but thinks the three who got promoted, also including Ipswich and Leicester, will go straight back to the Championship.Fans can’t stop laughing at Roy Keane’s blunt response to bizarre Mikel Arteta Arsenal ‘pickpocket’ storyThe ex-Southampton man is predicting the Saints to be relegated and former Premier League winners Leicester to finish rock bottom.Shearer believes Aston Villa will follow in Newcastle’s footsteps and drop from fourth to seven amid the constraints of playing Champions League football this season.As for the golden boot race, Shearer, who knows a thing or two about putting the ball in the back of the net, thinks Man City’s Erling Haaland will claim his third successive award.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      How pundits predict Premier League title race will unfold with Man City slump and Arsenal to finally end drought

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      THE Premier League RETURNS this weekend to cap off an incredible summer of sport.And predictions aplenty have already been made for what promises to be another exciting season in the English top flight.The Premier League resumes action this weekendCredit: THE TIMESDefending champions Manchester City will bid to win an incredible FIFTH straight titleCredit: PAPlayers-turned-pundits like Paul Scholes have been chiming in with their predictions for the seasonCredit: GETTYWill Pep Guardiola be able to guide Manchester City to an unprecedented FIFTH straight Premier League title?Or will Arsenal finally be able to break the Sky Blues’ stranglehold on the league and end their 21-year-long wait for domestic glory?Footie fans up and down the country have been chiming in with their predictions for the new season, which kicks off on Friday night.Pundits galore – both those on TV and those in their YouTube armchairs – are starting to weigh in with their thoughts on outcomes for the new campaign.READ MORE PREM NEWSAnd SunSport has rounded up predictions from some of the biggest names in the game for you to cast your eye over.Paul ScholesThe former Manchester United and England midfielder told beIN Sports: “I think the favourites are the same as last year. “Man City will be favourites, closely followed by Arsenal.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I do expect Arsenal to be the team to win it this year. I think they’ve progressed over the last couple of years under Mikel Arteta.Most read in Football”I just think this year is the time where they are ready to win it. Incredible timelapse video shows Premier League stadium transform for multiple different sports weeks before new season”It’s not going to be easy, there’s going to be a lot of competition because the top seven or eight teams in England are all good teams.”But I just think Arsenal will be the team to break the Manchester City cycle this season.”Jamie CarragherThe Liverpool legend told Sky Bet: “I’ll go Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool. Fourth? I think that will be… I’m gonna go [with] Tottenham.”Fifth, I’m gonna go [with] Manchester United. And sixth, I’m gonna for; I’ll go with Aston Villa.”Jamie Carragher reckons Manchester City’s reign of dominance will continueCredit: GETTYMark Lawrenson“I think that Arsenal can finally pip Manchester City to the title this season, they’ve got better season by season.”Mikel Arteta is a driven man, and nearly all of the players there are players he has brought in.“Signing Riccardo Calafiori as well, they will hardly concede.”Scoring has been a little bit of a problem for them, but I think they’ll sign a striker before the end of the transfer window.”That could be what secures them the Premier League title.”Mark Lawrenson is tipping Arsenal for Premier League gloryCredit: AlamyMichael Owen”Arsenal and Manchester City will go in virtually everybody’s top four predictions,” the former Liverpool and Manchester United man told Casino Hawks. “And I think Liverpool will probably be in there as well despite there being some questions over how well Arne Slot will fit in.”I had a thought about Newcastle but Aston Villa are solid and look to be still improving.”In terms of the order, my thought process is if City are not gonna win it, they could actually drop away a little bit.”It’s almost like if City are not gonna be really in the race after 10 games then their priority could go elsewhere – I think there could be a big surprise this season.”I’m going to go for Arsenal first, Liverpool second, Aston Villa third and Manchester City fourth.”Michael Owen reckons Arsenal will lift the Prem trophy aloft at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyAdrian ClarkeThe former Arsenal midfielder said: “Manchester City will be favourites to win their fifth consecutive title, but I do feel it could be Arsenal’s time to be champions.”The team has improved under Mikel Arteta season after season, and if that happens again the Gunners will reach 90 plus points.”With a few additions and fire in their belly, I fancy Arsenal to end their wait for the title.”He added: “I see the title race being more of a two-horse race this season as Liverpool adjust to Arne Slot’s rebuild at Anfield.”I do feel that Tottenham Hotspur have a great chance of landing top four this season, but Ange Postecoglou will want more players to come in before the end of August that suit his style.”Several high-profile pundits believes Arsenal’s title drought will come to an endCredit: REXGary NevilleFormer Red Devils right-back Gary Neville revealed his top four predictions on Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.Neville backed Man City to make it five-in-a-row with Arsenal following closely behind in second.Controversially, the outspoken pundit stuck Manchester United in third and Tottenham in fourth – leaving Liverpool to miss out on a spot in the top four.Explaining his decision, he said: “I think that Tottenham fell away badly [last year], but they’ve got something.”I think they’ve got something and I’m going for Tottenham [above Liverpool.”Later adding that he thinks Liverpool may not even make the top six under new boss Arne Slot.Gary Neville thinks Man City will come out on top once againCredit: PAIan WrightArsenal icon Ian Wright has backed his former side to finally lift the league title after missing out to City for the past two seasons.Wrighty told The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, that he thinks the Gunners will finish first with City in second, and Manchester United and Aston Villa making up the final two spots in the top four.Backing Villa to have another great season, he said: “You can’t not have Villa in the top four.”Not with the way they’ve been moving and the signings they’ve made.”I thought Liverpool, but I’ve changed my mind. We’re making predictions before we know everything, but they’ve made a few really good signings.”Adding: “That manager [Unai Emery] knows what he’s doing. They’ve got a goalscorer, a really good midfield.”[Amadou] Onana has gone there, they have [Ian] Maatsen at left back and [Ezri Konsa] at the back. I’m telling you man, their whole spine is brilliant.”Ian Wright has backed his former club to finally lift the league title againCredit: GettyRoy KeaneRoy Keane, also speaking to the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, explained he expects Man City to retain their title with Arsenal chasing behind in a close second once again.The Man Utd legend backed his old club to finish third and Aston Villa to sneak in behind them and grab fourth spot.Speaking on that final top four spot, Keane said: “I don’t think it’ll be Spurs. Villa have got more chance than Spurs.”Adding that Unai Emery will be able to balance Villa’s Champions League campaign with their Premier League fixture list.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe explained: “I think he’s used to European football that manager, he knows it.”The format has changed in the Champions League this year, it’ll be different – I’m telling you.”Roy Keane has faith in Manchester United to restore their spot back in the top four, but thinks Man City will still come out on top as championsCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League clubs ‘may have to sue Man City for compensation over 115 alleged breaches BEFORE case closes’

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs wishing to sue Manchester City may reportedly have to do soon – and without knowing the outcome of the legal case against the champions. Etihad chiefs are defending 115 separate alleged breaches of financial fair play rules, with their 10-week hearing set to begin next month. Man City face 115 financial chargesThe champions deny all allegations called against themCredit: ReutersLegal experts have told The Times that clubs have a six-year deadline to sue for breach of contract.That deadline is in November after German outlet Der Spiegel published the Football Leaks documents in 2018.This means that clubs interested in suing Man City for compensation on loss of earnings will have to launch their suit before November and without knowing the outcome of the case.Man City’s 10-week hearing starts next month and the verdict will not be known until as early as March next year.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe champs deny wrongdoing and are confident their case will be cleared at the independent inquiry. The club have been accused of financial impropriety spanning nine years from 2009 and the strongest punishment if found guilty is relegation, while a fine and huge points deduction is also possible.The Premier League charged City with a failure to provide accurate financial information and accurate details for player and manager payments. It is believed some clubs have taken legal advice over possible compensation claims, which could total hundreds of millions of pounds.Most read in FootballIf the serious charges against City are proved, clubs could claim for loss of income for missing out on league titles or European competitions over the course of several campaigns.When Everton were docked points last season for a breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules, the same independent commission was also given the power to rule on compensation claims from rival clubs. Erling Haaland ‘never beating the robot allegations’ as Man City ace joins in on bizarre ‘raw dogging’ flight trendBut clubs have been given no assurances that the same arrangement will be set up for City’s case and may have to lodge direct claims.Man City, like Everton, will have the right to appeal any decision, which means the saga could go on for another year. A lawyer told The Times: “There is a six-year limitation period under the Limitation Act.”In which case you must bring the claim within six years of when you could have discovered the breach acting reasonably.”It could be argued therefore that the six years might begin from Der Spiegel’s first publication.”Pep Guardiola set for final Man City seasonBy Martin BlackburnAFTER eight glorious years of stability, Manchester City now head into an uncertain 12 months.The FA Cup final defeat to neighbours United was a reminder that this glittering and unforgettable era will not go on for ever.Around this time in 2025, City will be preparing for the highly-lucrative Fifa Club World Cup in the US.Yet in all likelihood they will also be getting ready to say their goodbyes to manager Pep Guardiola, who has brought so much success to the east side of Manchester.Meanwhile, there could be a verdict on 115 charges of financial irregularity which have been levelled at the club by Premier League chiefs.City continue to deny any wrongdoing and are confident they will be cleared by the independent commission.Read Martin Blackburn’s full column here. More