Premier League all-time record goalscorer Alan Shearer has overlooked reigning contenders Manchester City, naming Brighton & Hove Albion as the primary challengers to league leaders Arsenal in the 2026–27 Premier League title race.
Speaking to Betfair ahead of the November international break, the Newcastle United legend pointed to Brighton’s impressive consistency, sitting just five points behind Mikel Arteta’s Gunners while remaining the only team to defeat Arsenal in the league this season following a commanding 3-0 victory at the Amex Stadium.
Meanwhile, Manchester City slipped behind the Seagulls after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, marking their third consecutive loss across competitions.
Assessing the wider top-four landscape, Shearer dismissed the immediate title credentials of both Liverpool and Chelsea, arguing that both clubs remain in transitional phases with significant structural work required before mounting a sustained championship push.
"Brighton could be Arsenal’s main challenge to the title this season. I think Liverpool are in transition. Chelsea, same thing. They still have plenty of work to do with those football clubs." — Alan Shearer
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