EPL: There will be twists – Shearer predicts title winners

Sport EPL: There will be twists – Shearer predicts title winners Published on April 20, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Newcastle striker, Alan Shearer, has tipped Manchester City to go on and win the Premier League, after they beat Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored the winner for City, after Kai Havertz had cancelled out Ryan Cherki’s goal. The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are only three points behind with a game in hand. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Shearer, speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, however, admitted he expects “a twist or two” in the remaining fixtures. He said: “Arsenal had their moments, the chances they missed, the one-vs-one, the Havertz header right at the end, but you have to fancy Manchester City now. “With that last six or seven weeks, with their performances, who they’ve beaten and how they’ve beaten them, you’d still have to fancy them. “But I still don’t think both teams will go and win every game this season, I think there will be a twist of two.” Don't Miss NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC won’t give up on survival battle – Uzoho You may like EPL: Arokodare fined by Wolves for physical confrontation with teammate EPL: ‘They’ll do it’ – Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira predict team to win title EPL: Gary Neville, Micah Richards name team to win title between Arsenal, Man City EPL: Haaland, Cherki create records after Man City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal EPL: Guardiola makes history after Man City beat Arsenal EPL: ‘They’re not among the best’ – Emmanuel Petit names players Arsenal must replace

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