EPL: They’ll close the gap – Mikael Silvestre names teams to challenge Man City for title next season

<p>Former Arsenal defender, Mikael Silvestre, has backed two teams to battle for the Premier League title with Manchester City next season.</p>, <p>Pep Guardiola will push for a fourth consecutive title with the Cityzens next season after they reeled in long-time leaders Arsenal to lift the trophy last season.</p>, <p>Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal to the title last season, while Manchester United struggled for consistency to finish third and Liverpool and Chelsea both underwhelmed.</p>, <p>Both Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to improve ahead of the new season, having added new faces to their squads.</p>, <p>But Silvestre doubts Liverpool and Chelsea will mount title challenges, instead believing that Man City’s greatest challenge will come from Arsenal and Man United.</p>, <p>The Gunners have already spent more than £200m on new signings this summer, while United have bolstered Erik ten Hag’s squad with England midfielder Mason Mount and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana.</p>, <p>Asked who he expected to rival Man City for the Premier League title, Silvestre told GGRecon: “I believe that Arsenal will challenge again next season and I believe that Man United will close the gap at the top too. That’s about it.</p>, <p>“I don’t know where Liverpool will be to be honest.</p>, <p>“My prediction is that Arsenal and Manchester United will be Manchester City’s closest challengers.”</p>