Ex-Manchester United striker makes Arsenal Premier League prediction after Man City win

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Schooler, A. (2026, September 21). Ex-Manchester United striker makes Arsenal Premier League prediction after Man City win. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-arsenal-premier-league-prediction-man-city-b1297785.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-21 · by Andy Schooler

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Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona predicts that Manchester City will dominate the Premier League this season due to their strong midfield and squad depth. After winning five consecutive games, including a narrow victory over Sunderland where Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, City are leading the league table. Cantona also notes Arsenal’s challenge but suggests their match against Liverpool on October 11 and subsequent clash with Manchester City in November will reveal how competitive they truly are.

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Former Manchester United striker Andy Schooler predicts that Manchester City is likely to remain strong in the Premier League after their recent win against Sunderland, where they won 5-3 despite conceding two goals. With five consecutive wins, Man City has made an impressive start to the season. Notably, Erling Haaland scored his fifth goal of the season during this match, leading the Golden Boot race. Schooler highlights City's depth and experience, citing midfield strength and bench options like Jeremy Doku. Arsenal, aiming for a top position, will face Leeds at home on October 10th before challenging City in November, which could be pivotal in determining the league leader.

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City ORG · 4× Premier League ORG · 2× Enzo Maresca PERSON · 1× Erling Haaland PERSON · 1× France GPE · 1× Jeremy Doku PERSON · 1× Liverpool GPE · 1× Man City’s ORG · 1× Norwegian NORP · 1× Sunderland ORG · 1×

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However, boss Enzo Maresca would not have been happy to see Sunderland equalise twice at the Etihad Stadium, while the points were only secured when Erling Haaland made it 5-3 with nine minutes remaining.

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🔮 With five wins from five games thus far, City could hardly have made a better start to the campaign.

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Ex-Manchester United striker makes Arsenal Premier League prediction after Man City win · assertive framing

Claims (8 extracted, 1 hedged)

“I think now City understood their mistakes - even if they still have young players coming through, they have this experience. asserted

they → think → experience

“The combination of strength and creativity is enormous in midfield so I do think that they are the strongest one. asserted

they → think → midfield

The former France international is also impressed with Man City’s depth of options, adding: “On the bench as well (they are strong) because Jeremy Doku is coming back - it’s frightening.” asserted

it → add → bench

With five wins from five games thus far, City could hardly have made a better start to the campaign. uncertain

City → make → campaign

Haaland → see → minutes

It was the Norwegian’s fifth Premier League goal of the season and he already leads the race for the Golden Boot. asserted

he → lead → Boot

The day before, Arsenal will aim to return to the summit by beating Leeds at home. asserted

Arsenal → aim → home

The Gunners are due to host City during the last weekend in November, a game which will be a major test for both sides in the title race. asserted

which → host → race

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