Premier League Fans Favor Manchester City for Championship Victory
A survey of supporters from 18 Premier League clubs shows many prefer Manchester City over Arsenal to win the title. Filmogaz.com reported the poll results.
Club-by-club breakdown
The poll recorded strong backing for Manchester City across numerous fan bases. Below are the percentages published by Filmogaz.com.
| Club | Share preferring Manchester City |
|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 62.2% |
| Bournemouth | 61.1% |
| Brighton | 64.4% |
| Burnley | 54.5% |
| Chelsea | 84.8% |
| Leeds | 53.7% |
| Liverpool | 70.3% |
| Newcastle | 66.5% |
| Tottenham | 91.8% |
| West Ham | 50.8% |
| Wolverhampton | Also expressed a preference for City |
Fan attitudes and concerns
Respondents expressed mixed feelings about Manchester City. Many still voiced concerns over alleged rule breaches by the club.
The survey referenced the club’s 115 alleged breaches. Despite that, a large number of rivals preferred City to win.
Title race context
After 31 rounds, Arsenal lead the table with 70 points. Manchester City sit second on 61 points with one game in hand.
That extra fixture could prove decisive in the run-in. Many supporters expect City to remain in contention.
Across the division, Premier League supporters show a tilt toward Manchester City as the likely champions this season. One supporter summed up the mood bluntly with: “Anyone but Arsenal.”
