Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara has predicted the final Premier League top six for the 2026-27 season, backing Arsenal to successfully defend their title while tipping his former club to climb back into European contention. According to talkSPORT reporting, O’Hara laid out his projected standings as the new campaign opens, placing Manchester City second and Manchester United third.
Arsenal Favored to Retain the Crown
According to talkSPORT, Jamie O’Hara predicts that Arsenal will win the Premier League title again in May 2027. Mikel Arteta’s side enters the new season as heavy favorites after easing to a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. Manchester City is projected to finish second behind the defending champions, though the Citizens enter a new era following Pep Guardiola’s departure and the arrival of new manager Enzo Maresca over the summer, as reported by talkSPORT.
Top Four and European Projections
According to talkSPORT, Jamie O’Hara expects Manchester United to secure third place following their third-place finish the previous term under Michael Carrick. Chelsea is tipped to take fourth place, which would represent a successful campaign for manager Xabi Alonso after the Blues missed out on European football entirely last season. Meanwhile, O’Hara places Liverpool fifth under new manager Andoni Iraola, stating via talkSPORT that the Reds “ain’t gonna be that great” and have a long way to go after replacing Arne Slot.
Tottenham’s Bid for a Top-Six Return
According to talkSPORT, Jamie O’Hara’s most notable projection involves his former club Tottenham Hotspur finishing sixth. Spurs endured a difficult 2025-26 campaign, finishing 17th and narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of the season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has since received significant backing in the transfer market with six new arrivals, most notably the club-record £100 million signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. While Spurs remain outsiders for European qualification, O’Hara noted that playing without midweek European fixtures could aid their domestic ambitions.
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