Liverpool star plays title race mind games with Arsenal rival William Saliba | Football
Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate has been filmed playing Premier League title race mind games with Arsenal’s William Saliba on social media.
The pair are France international teammates – but at club level – they are bitter rivals battling it out for the elite trophy this season.
In a video published on the France team’s X page, Konaté and Saliba sign autographs for supporters at their Clairefontaine training base.
While signing a photo of himself kissing last season’s Premier League trophy, Konate turned to Arsenal’s Saliba and said: “Hey Wilo, it’s yours this year.”
Saliba then replied: “No, it’s Liverpool again, I have to put pressure on them.”
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Liverpool were crowned champions of England last season and Arsenal finished second in the Premier League for the third season in a row.
The two teams face off once again for this year’s title, with Arsenal currently one point ahead of Liverpool ahead of the international break.
Arsenal reduce their chances of winning the Premier League title
Arsenal have had their chances of winning the 2025-26 Premier League title reduced under William Hill following the latest run of games in the top flight, with each team now having played seven matches.
“After their 2-0 win over West Ham, Arsenal came from behind to win their first Premier League title in 21 seasons, which is the lowest they have been in many years,” William Hill spokesman Lee Phelps said.
Who will win the Premier League title in 2025-26?
- Arsenal – 10/11
- Liverpool – 11/4
- Man City – 4/1
- Chelsea – 25/1
- Tottenham – 40/1
“Despite a fast start, Liverpool have lost their last three games and are now 11/4 down to retain the title after their dramatic late defeat at Stamford Bridge.
“Man City are three points off the top of the league but they have been reduced to 4/1 and if Erling Haaland can maintain his form they must have a chance in the title race this year.”
Supercomputer backs Arsenal to win title
Premier League Supercomputer Prediction Table
- Arsenal – 90pts
- Liverpool – 83 points
- Manchester City – 66 points
- Chelsea – 66 points
- Tottenham – 65pts
- Crystal Palace – 63pts
- AFC Bournemouth – 58 points
- Newcastle United – 57 points
- Aston Villa – 54pts
- Nottingham Forest – 46 points
- Brighton – 45pts
- Everton – 45pts
- Fulham – 44pts
- Manchester United – 43 points
- Leeds United – 41 points
- Sunderland – 41 points
- Brentford – 41 points
- Western Ham – 40pts
- Wolves – 34pts
- Burnley – 33 points
Meanwhile, Plejmo’s latest Premier League supercomputer has given Arsenal the chance to beat Liverpool to the title by seven points.
Arsenal are expected to accumulate 90 points, with Liverpool on 83 and City and Chelsea – expected to finish third and fourth – both on 66 respectively.
The supercomputer placed Tottenham in fifth place, ahead of Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth in sixth and seventh.
Manchester United are set to finish 14th with West Ham, Wolves and Burnley relegated to the Championship.