Thierry Henry has overlooked Liverpool when naming his prediction for the winner of the 2025/26 Premier League title. Last season, the Reds secured their record-equaling 20th English league championship in impressive fashion under Arne Slot’s inaugural management, creating a 10-point gap between themselves and Arsenal.
This summer, the prevailing opinion is that the champions have made the most significant signings thus far. Florian Wirtz broke the British transfer fee record, followed by Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, who also joined the ranks at Anfield. Currently, they are on the lookout for a new striker, with both Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike being closely observed.It appears that the rest of the nation is engaged in a hopeful pursuit to catch up.
However, this has not deterred Henry – widely regarded as the greatest player in Premier League history – from asserting that it is finally time for his former club to achieve their first league title in over 20 years, a period that dates back to when he was still leading the Gunners’ offense.
In the past three seasons, Arsenal has secured the second position each time. Although it appeared they would be the first to capitalize if Manchester City’s winning streak faltered, it was Liverpool who demonstrated their capability to seize another victory last season. Nevertheless, Henry is confident that Mikel Arteta will lead them to success in 2026.
In a recent discussion with Men in Blazers, the Frenchman expressed his admiration for Arteta, despite the fact that he has not accumulated nearly as much silverware as many anticipated after six years at the helm. He stated
He elaborated: “I comprehend why individuals persistently inquire if we are on the verge of crossing the line. However, [over the span of five years], if we finish second, second, second, it does not imply that we will fall short once more. Winning is not a constant occurrence. In fact, some harbor concerns that the Gunners may have overlooked their prime chance for success – and that they may soon find themselves victims of their own near-misses, consequently losing momentum. It requires exceptional individuals to continually strive for more; every prominent team has faced a drought following a period of supremacy.
Nevertheless, Arsenal must begin converting those narrow escapes into genuine victories – and swiftly – if they wish to avoid being remembered for what could have been instead of what has been accomplished.