Manchester United legend Mikael Silvestre makes bold Premier League Top 4 predictions with Manchester City missing out on title

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre recently predicted that Arsenal will win the Premier League this season ahead of Manchester City. Silvestre added that the Red Devils will finish as the runners-up, with City and Liverpool finishing third and fourth, respectively.

Silvestre, who made 361 appearances for Manchester United in his club career, told Betting Expert:

Despite leading the league table for 248 days last season, Arsenal's form dipped at the crucial part of the season and they ended up finishing five points behind the Cityzens.

Speaking about the Gunners' 2022-23 campaign, Silvestre, who had a short stint with Arsenal after leaving United, said:

The Gunners have already strengthened their team for the 2023-24 season, roping in players like Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber. Brentford goalkeeper David Raya has reportedly agreed personal terms with the north Londoners and is expected to join the team soon.

Silvestre's prediction about Manchester City finishing third is certainly surprising. Pep Guardiola's side won the European treble last season and have since signed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. Josko Gvardiol, one of the best young centre-backs in Europe, is also close to sealing a move to the Etihad.

Since taking charge of Manchester United at the start of the 2022-23 season, Erik ten Hag has massively improved the Red Devils across the pitch. The Dutch manager helped the Old Trafford club win the Carabao Cup and secure a third-place finish in the Premier League.

United forward Marcus Rashford, however, recently stated that finishing in the top four is not Ten Hag's priority, as the former Ajax manager is only keen on winning trophies. The Englishman said (via United's website):

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