Steven Gerrard makes Liverpool Premier League title prediction as Arsenal point made

Steven Gerrard has issued a warning to Liverpool, suggesting Manchester City will be their main contenders for the Premier League crown next term, while downplaying Manchester United's chances of being in the mix.

are set to defend their 20th league title in the 2025/26 season after impressive first year at the helm, with Gerrard pinpointing the teams that could pose a threat. Liverpool ended the season 10 points ahead of , clinching their first title since 2020 with a resounding victory over on April 27.

Their formidable attack was spearheaded by top scorer who netted 29 goals, contributing to the league's most potent offence and the second-stingiest defence.

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With ambitions to bolster their ranks in the upcoming summer transfer window, Liverpool have already secured Jeremie Frimpong and are pursuing his ex-Bayer Leverkusen colleague Florian Wirtz. While Slot is tasked with assembling a refreshed squad, Gerrard anticipates stiffer competition in the forthcoming campaign.

Speaking to , Gerrard highlighted the Premier League's competitive nature. "It's the most difficult league in the world," he said. "Liverpool will be well aware that City are going to come back, Arsenal are looking stronger again, the likes of Chelsea are building nicely, Newcastle, Villa are coming in behind.

"Liverpool will be well aware that they're going to be the ones that are hunted now. But evidence suggests that Liverpool are going to be strong in the transfer market, so Liverpool are the team to catch for sure."

Manchester City rallied to secure third place in the Premier League, finishing a mere three points shy of second-placed Arsenal who have now been league runners-up for three consecutive years. However, an early-season slump knocked their title hopes.

Gerrard believes City will be back in the mix next term. "I think you've got to be wary of City and Guardiola. The best manager in the world. They've done it four years on the spin, they lost Rodri, which was a big blow to them," he said.

"I think with a fully fit squad, and they're going to recruit as well, the team that finishes above City will win it again and hopefully, that's Liverpool."