Neville, Richards back Man City to win EPL title after 2-1 win over Arsenal
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville and ex-Manchester City defender Micah Richards have predicted Manchester City will win the 2025-26 Premier League title after City’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said City now holds a "massive, massive advantage" and warned that Arsenal’s upcoming home match against Newcastle next Saturday poses significant danger for the Gunners. He added that, for the first time this season, he expects the Premier League ribbons to be blue. Richards echoed the sentiment, stating that if City wins this game, they win the league, noting that while Arsenal performed well, City just got over the line.
The prediction comes amid a tight title race where Arsenal had been pushing City hard, but the Etihad result shifts momentum. Both pundits emphasized that while Arsenal remain dangerous, the psychological edge and fixture congestion now favor City. For Nigerian football fans following the EPL, this highlights how a single match can alter title perceptions and the importance of upcoming fixtures in determining the champion.
Do you think Manchester City’s current edge is enough to secure the title, or can Arsenal still overturn the deficit in the remaining games?