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Updated August 9, 2023

Berbatov's Bold Call: Man City Out of EPL Race, United and Chelsea In!

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Dimitar Berbatov, the former Manchester United striker, made a very shocking prediction ahead of the upcoming Premier League starting on Friday.

Berbatov's Bold Call: Man City Out of EPL Race, United and Chelsea In!

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Dimitar Berbatov, the former Manchester United striker, made a very shocking prediction ahead of the upcoming Premier League starting on Friday. He doesn't think Pep Guardiola's Manchester City would win the league again, while he ruled Liverpool FC out of the top four! Dimitar Berbatov also believes Manchester United will be a title contender, with Chelsea a surprising underdog. His prediction shocked everyone as both Man United and Chelsea were far away from winning the league last season. Chelsea had a nightmare in the previous season, failing to secure European football as they finished the league in 12. Man United, meanwhile, finished the season third, doing well compared to their peers.

Berbatov's Prediction

Title Manchester City have won three league titles in a row. But Dimitar Berbatov doesn't think they would win it again. He said, "Manchester City are favourites again. I don't want that to happen because they'll be champions four years in a row, which has never happened before." As a former player of Manchester United, Berbatov wants Man United to win the league. "Retired players always are biased towards the clubs they used to play for, so I hope Manchester United get back to where they belong at the top of the Premier League," Berbatov told to Betfair. But the most surprising thing is Berbatov considers Chelsea a title contender! Chelsea's previous season was one of the worst campaigns in their history. But Dimitar Berbatov is confident about Chelsea. He thinks Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager of Chelsea, will develop the team to fight for the title. "Chelsea will be the big surprise, they've performed well under Mauricio Pochettino in pre-season. The new signings look confident, they look for the ball and aren't afraid to make mistakes," Berba stated. Top Four The top four in the English Premier League have always been very unpredictable. Last season, Newcastle United entered the top four, which saw Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea out of the UCL spots. Berba still thinks Liverpool won't get into the top four in the 23-24 campaign. According to him, Man United, Chelsea, Man City, and Arsenal will make it. He said, "The competition for the top four is the reason why the Premier League is so great to watch. Teams like Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brighton, and Tottenham can compete for it. Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea will be in the top four." "If Manchester United don't make the top four, then it's a terrible season. I think Arsenal will get the top four too, they need to push for the title and not settle for second place as they did last season. I'm not including Liverpool, Tottenham or Newcastle," Barba added. Relegation Luton Town have promoted to the league after ages. But it will be very difficult for them to stay up in the league. Berbatov thinks they will be relegated along with Sheffield United and Burnley.

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