Carragher: Man City only team to challenge Arsenal for PL title

Jamie Carragher declared on Sky Sports’ Gary Neville podcast that the Premier League title race is now a two-horse contest between Manchester City and Arsenal, insisting only City can challenge the reigning champions. His comment came after City’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on October 11, 2026, a match that turned after Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 60th minute. With Liverpool reduced to ten men, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki added to Erling Haaland’s early goal to seal the win. The result restored City’s three-point lead over Arsenal, who had earlier levelled points with a 2-1 win over Leeds United.

Carragher described City and Arsenal as England’s best teams "by a mile," saying no other club is likely to compete for the crown this season. He acknowledged the unusual context of City’s win, noting the club had recently been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations, but argued the on-field performance shows their strength.

For Nigerian fans following the Premier League, this means the title battle will likely hinge on fixtures between City and Arsenal, with other teams fighting for Champions League spots or lower honors. It also suggests that early-season form from Liverpool, Chelsea, or Tottenham may not translate into title contention.

Will you focus your attention and predictions on the City-Arsenal clashes, or do you believe a surprise challenger could still emerge?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/epl-theyre-the-best-by-miles-carragher-makes-title-prediction/