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Arsenal’s 2026-27 title push backed by Scholes

8/19/2026

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Arsenal Expected Winners

ESPN UK writers predict Arsenal will win the Premier League in 2026-27.
Most writers expect Manchester City to finish in the top two.
Writers forecast Hull City will finish bottom and project Ipswich Town and Coventry City to be relegated.
Former player Paul Scholes says Manchester United under Michael Carrick lack quality centre-backs, keeping them “a little bit away” from challenging Arsenal.

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Arsenal Secures Shield

Arsenal defeated Manchester City in the 2026 FA Community Shield on 16 August 2026.
Manager Mikel Arteta said he will try to defend Arsenal’s Premier League title, a first since 1935.
Arteta also expressed a desire to win Arsenal’s inaugural Champions League trophy this season.
The victory gave Arsenal early silverware and a morale boost heading into the new campaign.

History

Historical Context

In 2003-04 Arsenal, under Arsène Wenger, became the “Invincibles” by winning the Premier League unbeaten, a 49-match run. After decades of near-misses, Mikel Arteta guided the club to its 14th league crown on 19 May 2026, its first title since that historic season. The achievement revives the benchmark that now drives rivals such as Manchester City to invest heavily.

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Arsenal Expected Winners

ESPN UK writers predict Arsenal will win the Premier League in 2026-27.
Most writers expect Manchester City to finish in the top two.
Writers forecast Hull City will finish bottom and project Ipswich Town and Coventry City to be relegated.
Former player Paul Scholes says Manchester United under Michael Carrick lack quality centre-backs, keeping them “a little bit away” from challenging Arsenal.

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