{
  "id": 3210364,
  "title": "EPL: Carragher makes u-turn on title winners, top four for 2026/2027 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/epl-carragher-makes-u-turn-on-title-winners-top-four-for-2026-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:50:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/epl-carragher-makes-u-turn-on-title-winners-top-four-for-2026-2027-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher has reversed his previous stance on Manchester City winning the Premier League title for the 2026/2027 season. In a recent interview on Monday Night Football, Carragher stated that Rodri's transfer to Barcelona this summer has shifted his perspective. He now believes that Arsenal will retain their current crown.\n\nCarragher explained, \"A few weeks ago, I thought Man City might have a chance, but it was all around Rodri. 'If Rodri stayed, I’d maybe make a case for them, but without Rodri, I just can’t see it.'\" The former defender also commented on the top four positions, suggesting that Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool will secure these places. He added, \"Man City are better than Chelsea, but the European factor can play a huge part. We saw Manchester United last season. It gives them a big lift, Chelsea.\"\n\nCarragher believes Liverpool's chances are slim, stating, \"I think, just looking at the Chelsea situation and Liverpool where they are right now, I don’t see any way they’d be in the top two, and I don’t see any way they can mount a title challenge.\"",
  "summary": "Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has changed his mind about Manchester City winning the Premier League title this season. Speaking on Monday Night Football, Carragher claimed that Rodri’s move to Barcelona this summer was the reason he had made the U-turn. He is now backing Arsenal to retain their crown. “A few weeks ago, I thought […] EPL: Carragher makes u-turn on title winners, top four for…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rodri's transfer to Barcelona shifts Carragher's perspective on Manchester City's title chances",
    "Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool expected to secure top four positions according to Carragher"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}