EXPLAINED | Why Manchester City are favourites to win Premier League title in 2023-24 season
The Premier League 2023-24 season has officially got underway in the second week of August as top English clubs have started their pursuit of silverware. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal after splashing the cash in the transfer market will be hoping to end the team’s 19-year drought while Manchester United and Liverpool will look to bring the title home yet again. However, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City remain the team to beat as they walk into the season as favourites to clinch the Premier League title for a record fourth consecutive season.
An unparalleled team composition led by Guardiola’s intelligence, backed by Sheikh Mansour’s capital investment and fans' trust, Manchester City have been one of the best football teams on the planet for the last couple of years. City’s dominance was underlined by their recent capture of the 15th trophy under Guardiola, the UEFA Super Cup win against Spanish giants Sevilla. The team has been blessed with an outrageous combination of world-class players, depth of squad, and the will to win.
Depth in the squadtrending now
While luck could be a major factor in winning a cup competition like the FA Cup and League Cup, the Premier League amounts to consistency and depth in the squad for 38 match weeks. The current European champions have the ideal replacement in every single position in the team. Erling Haaland is the most prized asset in the team, but his backup Julian Alvarez has more collection of trophies than his countryman Lionel Messi as he fits the bill for perfect Plan B.
Last season City sanctioned the exit of Joao Cancelo, one of the best defenders in the world but still lifted the treble of Premier League, FA Cup, and the Champions League, highlighting the depth in the squad. City
