Peter Crouch believes Arsenal remain the "strongest team" in the Premier League and favorites to win the title this season.

"It will be an exciting season, but I think Arsenal are the strongest team in the league."

Crouch also boldly predicted the Premier League's top four, notably excluding Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, clubs where he previously played.

"I predict Arsenal will win the title, Manchester City second, Manchester United third, and Chelsea fourth," he said.

Speaking about Manchester United, Crouch continued: "I don't want them to win the title, but I think they have improved. Now that Michael Carrick has officially taken over, will things be different? We have to wait and see."

Crouch attended Liverpool's preseason match against Wrexham and believes that under new manager Andoni Iraola, his former club is not yet strong enough to compete for the title.

Crouch said: "I'm not entirely convinced about Liverpool. I think their manager is excellent, but after losing so many players in recent seasons, I'm not sure the squad is strong enough.

"It has hurt them badly. Have all the departures been replaced? I'm not so sure. It will be interesting to see when Isak and Ekitike return. I know Isak scored against Monaco, and it will be interesting to see how they perform next. But I don't think they can win the title this year."

Crouch, who played three seasons at Anfield, went on to say: "I think they have a great manager, and in a few more transfer windows, they will be able to compete for the title again."

When asked who will win the Golden Boot this season, he was in no doubt: "Haaland will score 30 goals again, he's a machine," Crouch said.

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