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Liverpool Backed to Retain Premier League Crown as Stuart Pearce Makes Bold Prediction

Pearce backs Liverpool’s title credentials

The new Premier League season hasn’t even kicked off, and already the forecast is being shaped by former professionals with an eye for patterns. Among the early voices weighing in is Stuart Pearce, whose prediction cuts through the noise: “If I had to pick the winner of the Premier League today, it would be Liverpool.”

Pearce’s verdict arrives not with blind faith, but with grounded logic. “Arne Slot came in last year and did a brilliant job,” he told the Sports Mole YouTube channel. “Credit to Jurgen before him—it was a real good job to inherit.” It’s not a sentimental nod to tradition, but a considered appraisal of a club that reinvented itself and won the title with clarity and conviction.

Slot’s debut campaign saw a team unshackled, dynamic and relentless. Key players found their groove again—Virgil van Dijk restored authority, Mohamed Salah rediscovered sharpness, and Ryan Gravenberch, as Pearce suggests, “was arguably the best midfielder in the league last season.”

Smart business, high expectations

Liverpool’s summer transfer window has mirrored their ambitions: bold, expensive, and unrelenting. With nearly £300 million already spent and Alexander Isak strongly linked, it’s not just about squad depth—it’s about creating an XI capable of defending their title with purpose. That level of outlay signals belief from within.

And yet, they’re not the only ones loading their arsenal. Arsenal and Manchester City have been busy too, spending nearly £200m and £130m respectively. The financial arms race continues, but Pearce still tips the Merseyside club. Why? Because while money can buy talent, it can’t guarantee chemistry—and Liverpool, at their best, have that in spades.

Recruitment continues amid areas of concern

Despite the heavy investment, there remain unresolved issues. Central defence is looking fragile, with just three senior centre-backs, one of whom struggles with fitness. Out wide, the expected sale of Luis Díaz could leave Cody Gakpo as the sole recognised left-winger, unless teenager Rio Ngumoha is given a shock promotion or the uncertain Federico Chiesa situation resolves itself.

There’s also the curious case of the left-back position—three options, but no clear hierarchy. Liverpool may still be retooling, but they’re doing so while wearing the crown.

Slot’s Liverpool chasing legacy

Defending a title is never easy. Doing so with a evolving squad, and the weight of expectations only makes the challenge steeper. Yet, under Slot, there’s a feeling Liverpool are not just reacting to success—they’re building on it. Pearce’s vote of confidence isn’t just a media soundbite—it echoes the sentiment of a club daring to chase legacy, not just trophies.