Brazil head coach names his title favorite despite recent slip-up
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has publicly backed Arsenal to lift the Premier League trophy this season. The renowned Italian tactician, who has coached in the EPL before, shared his prediction in an interview with TNT Sports.
When asked about his favorite for the title, Ancelotti gave a simple and direct answer: “Who wins the Premier League? Arsenal.”
Reasons for Ancelotti’s prediction
Ancelotti explained his reasoning for tipping the Gunners, highlighting their impressive start to the campaign and their team structure.
His commentary focused on two main points:
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Solid Team Structure: He believes Arsenal has started the season exceptionally well and has successfully “built a solid team.”
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Support for Brazilian Players: Ancelotti, as the current head coach of the Brazil national team, also expressed his personal support for clubs that feature his players. He specifically mentioned:
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Arsenal because he has Gabriel.
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Tottenham because of Richarlison.
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He summarized by saying he supports the Brazilian players in the league.
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Title race tightens after recent loss
Ancelotti’s prediction comes at a crucial time in the Premier League race.
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Just last weekend, Arsenal saw their lead at the top of the table reduced to just two points after they suffered a 2-1 defeat away at Aston Villa.
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Rivals Manchester City capitalized on this slip-up by thrashing Sunderland 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, allowing them to close the gap significantly on the Gunners.
The title race is expected to be closely contested throughout the season, but Ancelotti has thrown his influential backing behind the North London club.
