As the Premier League kicks off its 2025/26 season, Slot has stirred the pot with a bold prediction:Continue Reading
Chelsea, not Arsenal or Manchester City, will be the team most likely to challenge his side for the title.
Slot, who led Liverpool to a dominant league win in his debut campaign, made the statement during a recent interview with talkSPORT.
Reflecting on Chelsea’s trajectory under Enzo Maresca, Slot praised their squad depth, tactical discipline, and winning mentality.
“I expected them to win last season already,” he said, citing their strong start and consistency through the first half of the previous campaign.
This endorsement comes as a surprise to many, especially considering Arsenal’s back-to-back second-place finishes under Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners have been widely viewed as Liverpool’s closest rivals, with a young, dynamic squad and a manager hailed for his progressive style.
Yet Slot’s comments suggest he sees something more formidable brewing in west London.
Chelsea, who finished fourth last season, have been aggressive in the transfer market and are fresh off a stunning Club World Cup victory over PSG.
With Maresca at the helm and a rejuvenated squad, they appear poised to mount a serious title challenge.
Slot’s snub of Arsenal isn’t necessarily a dismissal of their quality—it’s a reflection of how unpredictable and competitive the Premier League landscape has become.
His remarks also serve as a psychological play, perhaps shifting pressure away from Liverpool and onto their rivals.
As Liverpool prepare to defend their crown, all eyes will be on Chelsea to see if they can live up to Slot’s expectations.
And for Arsenal, the message is clear: if they want to be taken seriously, they’ll need to prove it on the pitch.
