Bent predicts Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Man United EPL top five

Former England striker Darren Bent has named Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United as his predicted top five finishers for the 2026/27 Premier League season. Speaking on talkSPORT, Bent said Arsenal will claim first place, Liverpool second, Chelsea third, Manchester City fourth and Manchester United fifth. He added that Liverpool’s new manager, Andoni Iraola, will adapt quickly to the role.

The prediction comes as the Premier League is set to kick off on Friday, August 21, 2026, with defending champions Arsenal opening against Coventry City. Arsenal secured their first league title in 22 years last season, finishing seven points ahead of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City after a run of five straight wins. Both Arsenal and their main rivals have strengthened their squads during the summer transfer window, with Manchester City appointing former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and Chelsea bringing in ex‑Liverpool midfielder and Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso as manager.

For Nigerian fans who follow the EPL closely, Bent’s list sparks debate about whether the traditional big six can maintain their dominance or if challengers will break into the top five. Which of Bent’s five teams do you think will actually finish there, and what factors could shift the order as the season unfolds?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/epl-darren-bent-names-teams-to-finish-in-top-five-this-season/