Mohamed Salah has surprisingly claimed that Liverpool are not the “favourites” for the 2025-26 Premier League title. Despite the Reds securing a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth in their opener, Salah has admitted that one of their main rivals has a “really good chance” of beating them to the trophy.
For Arsenal, who haven’t claimed the Premier League title since their invincible season in 2004, this year marks another critical push for the coveted crown. The club has made significant investments in the transfer market, spending close to £200 million ($270m) to strengthen the squad. With the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal now have the final piece of the puzzle, adding firepower to a squad that finished second in last season’s title race.
During an interview at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) awards on Tuesday night, Salah told presenter Cecil Thomas, who is an Arsenal supporter: “I think you have a great team this season as you did last season. So, you have really good chance. I think you are the favourite now because you players who have been together for five years. I can’t say I’ll wish you luck – hopefully we do it again.”
At the PFA awards, Salah was crowned the PFA Players’ Player of the Year for a third time, becoming the first man in Premier League history to win the award three times. The 33-year-old forward, who amassed a staggering 29 goals and 18 assists last season, was recognised for one of the greatest individual performances the league has seen.
Despite Salah’s confidence in Arsenal’s ability, Liverpool are ready to build on their strong start. After securing three points against Bournemouth, Arne Slot’s side will travel to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Monday. Another key match will come the following weekend, when Liverpool return home to face Arsenal at Anfield. This early-season clash could have a significant bearing on the title race with both clubs desperate to make a statement.
