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Paul Merson previews Premier League title race and relegation battle

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Paul Merson previews Premier League title race and relegation battle
Summary

Paul Merson provides his predictions for the 2026/27 Premier League season, focusing on the title race and relegation contenders. The season begins this weekend with six live matches, including Arsenal hosting Coventry City. Merson believes Arsenal will comfortably defend their title due to their squad depth and quality, while he highlights Liverpool's need for consistency and injury management to challenge. He also anticipates a key signing for Arsenal before the window closes, suggesting they are targeting elite players to strengthen further.

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  • •Merson predicts Arsenal will win the title comfortably.
  • •Liverpool must improve consistency to challenge Arsenal.
  • •The Premier League season starts this weekend.
  • •Arsenal hosts promoted Coventry City in the opener.
  • •Merson expects a key signing for Arsenal before the close of the window.
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  • 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Merson predicts Premier League top six and which clubs in danger of relegation…
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Paul Merson has given his verdict on the upcoming 2026/27 Premier League season. The Chelsea fan and former Arsenal player predicting the finishing order of the top six come the end of May 2027.

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In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

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