Michael Owen's Premier League prediction coming true after latest Man City loss
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City are proving Michael Owen's bold Premier League pre-season prediction right with their recent struggles. Pep Guardiola's side was among the favourites to retain their title when coming into the campaign as champions following their fourth consecutive success.
However, their latest defeat away against Aston Villa leaves them way off the pace in the title race. Few foresaw such a drop off from City, but Owen was one of those who did.
Before the season began, the former striker anticipated Arsenal clinching the Premier League title, with Liverpool close behind and Villa coming third.
Surprisingly, he tipped City for fourth, controversially remarking: "Manchester City will struggle to make the top four this season." With Guardiola's team having seemed unstoppable in the past few years, such a claim appeared absurd.
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