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Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has claimed that Arsenal faces a disadvantage in this season’s Premier League title race against Manchester City.

Arsenal currently leads the English top-flight league table after 16 games, with Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of the Cityzens in second place and Aston Villa in third place.

“Manchester City are just coming good at the right time, which is scary for the rest of them,” Souness told Sky Bet.

“Aston Villa are a good team, but when you’ve won the Premier League title a few times, you’ve unbelievable belief in yourself.

“Arsenal and Villa have not got that [belief]. City have got that. So,  City will be full of confidence.

“They’ll be thinking, ‘We’ll win this title. Someone will bottle it. We’ll beat Arsenal when we play them.’”

EPL: Souness pinpoints disadvantage Arsenal have in title race with Man City

United States striker, Folarin Balogun, scored twice in their 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

Balogun found the net in the 31st minute before adding a second just before half-time.

His first-half brace also saw him become the first American player in 96 years to score more than one goal in a single World Cup match. 

Balogun was born in Brooklyn, United States, to Nigerian parents. Although he was born in America, he spent only a short time there before moving to England with his family, making him eligible to represent the United States, England and Nigeria.

After the match, he described the performance as a dream come true.

“A real dream, you know? It’s a dream, it’s a dreamy night,” he told reporters after.

“I’ve not been able to take it all in afterwards… I’m sure when I get back to my hotel and I rest, I’m sure I’m going to really be able to be in the moment and experience how much of an amazing night this is.”

2026 World Cup: Nigerian-born striker, Balogun makes history as USA beats Paraguay

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has given his biggest hint yet that he will be staying at the Premier League club next season.

Guardiola has a contract with City until 2027, but there are widespread reports that this campaign could be his last at the Etihad Stadium.

However, it appears the Spaniard is planning to stay beyond the summer, speaking about the improvements to be made.

“We have to defend better in some departments,” Guardiola said ahead of City’s FA Cup game with Newcastle.

“Still, still, still, still we are not a complete team to compete, to be solid – that is the reality.

“We are in the process of many changes. We can learn quicker to make sure nothing is lost, to arrive in the last months with chances [to win something].

“But I’m pretty sure next season we’ll be better. I have no doubts about that.”

EPL: We’re not a complete team – Guardiola drops big hint on Man City future