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EPL: Michael Owen makes U-turn on title race prediction

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Former England striker, Michael Owen, has now admitted that Manchester City will fight for the Premier League title.

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Owen however insists Arsenal remain the “team to beat” this season.

As it stands, City sit top of the table with 18 points, three points ahead of the Gunners.

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City have won all their six fixtures so far, while Mikel Arteta’s men have lost once.

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Before the season started, Owen predicted that the loss of Pep Guardiola and key players like Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones would hamper City’s title hopes.

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“I thought that City might struggle to win the league and I still think Arsenal are the team to beat – don’t get me wrong – but I’ve been really impressed with the way City, and they look like they’ll be right in the mix,” Owen told the UK Metro.

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