EPL: Peter Crouch Names Title Winners, Teams To Finish Top-Four This Season

Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has backed Arsenal to retain the Premier League title in the 2026/27 season.

Crouch believes Arsenal are currently the best team in the Premier League after Mikel Arteta’s side won the title last season.

The former England international also predicted the four teams he expects to finish in the Champions League places at the end of the new campaign.

Speaking on his podcast, Crouch praised Arteta for his work at Arsenal and backed the Gunners to win the league again.

“He [Arteta] delivered and they got to a Champions League final. I’m going to go with Arsenal.”

“I think Arsenal are the best team in the league. I am going to go for Arsenal to win it, City second, Manchester United third and Chelsea [fourth],” he said.

Crouch’s Predicted Top Four

1. Arsenal – Champions

2. Manchester City – 2nd

3. Manchester United – 3rd

4. Chelsea – 4th

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The 2026/27 Premier League season is scheduled to begin later this month, with Arsenal aiming to successfully defend their title.