On Monday Night Football, pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville offered their predictions for the upcoming 2026/27 Premier League season, focusing on title contenders, top four finishes, and standout players.

Title Winners

• Jamie Carragher: Arsenal
  Carragher expressed doubts about Manchester City without Rodri, emphasizing Arsenal's strong position.
• Gary Neville: Arsenal
  Neville echoed Carragher's sentiments, citing Arsenal's solid defense and midfield, along with their capable attackers.

Top-Four Finishers

• Carragher: Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool
  He acknowledged Chelsea's European experience as a potential advantage.
• Neville: Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United
  He noted Chelsea's lack of European commitments could lead to a higher points tally.

Fifth and Sixth Places

• Carragher: Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur
• Neville: Liverpool, Brighton
  Both pundits had varying opinions on the performance of Tottenham and Brighton.

European Contenders

• Carragher: Brentford
  Praised Brentford's management and noted their lack of European commitments as beneficial.
• Neville: Tottenham Hotspur

Relegation Predictions

• Carragher: Ipswich, Hull, Sunderland
  Carragher expressed concerns about Sunderland's European commitments affecting their league performance.
• Neville: Coventry, Hull, Ipswich

Top Scorer

Both pundits selected Erling Haaland as the player likely to lead in goals.

Impact Signings

• Carragher: Mateus Fernandes, Tottenham Hotspur
• Neville: Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal
  Neville highlighted Guimaraes as crucial for Arsenal's depth.

Players to Watch

• Carragher: Jeremy Jacquet, Liverpool
• Neville: Morgan Rogers, Chelsea

Managers to Watch

• Carragher: Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle
• Neville: Xabi Alonso, Chelsea
  Both managers face significant expectations as they lead their respective clubs into the new season.