Xavi speaking ahead of his side’s Europa League 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Thursday night, said he cannot predict who will win the PL
By Kehinde Okeowo
Barcelona boss, Xavi has said it is difficult to predict who will win the Premier League (PL) this season, but listed three clubs he thinks have what it takes to emerge winner at the end of the season.
According to the former Barcelona midfielder, league leaders, Arsenal, league champions, Manchester City and their neighbour, Manchester United, will battle it out till the last day.
Arsenal are currently two points ahead of their closest rivals, Manchester City, however, Manchester United are just 5 points adrift of the league leaders, though the Manchester clubs have played a game more.
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The Gunners are aiming to win the league for the first time since 2004 while Pep Guardiola’s City want it for the fifth time in 6 seasons.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have not lifted the league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
Xavi speaking to The Times ahead of his side’s Europa League 1-2 loss to Manchester United on Thursday night, said he cannot predict who will win the PL.
He said: “Arsenal, Man City and Man United are going to have a very exciting finale.
“They are all playing very well, they are all strong, but the [league] is very demanding, I would not dare to give a winner. I have maximum respect for all three teams.”
