Former Watford captain Troy Deeney predicts Arsenal will defend their Premier League title in the 2026/27 season. Both reports say Deeney expects Arsenal to retain the league crown, building on the club’s recent success under manager Mikel Arteta. One source notes that Arteta had previously delivered three consecutive second-place finishes before guiding Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years last season.
The outlets also report that Deeney provides broader forecasts for the league’s top-four positions. While the sources differ in how much detail they include, they both frame his predictions as an outlook on the relative strength of key clubs across the season, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, alongside Arsenal. The predictions are presented as preseason-style commentary following the conclusion of the World Cup and the start of pre-season preparations.
