Former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur winger, Gareth Bale, has made a surprising prediction about the outcome of the Premier League and Champions League. The Welshman has tipped Liverpool to win the Premier League while expecting Carlo Ancelotti's side to triumph in the Champions League. Liverpool have started their season impressively, extending their winning streak in the new-look competition by overcoming European rivals at Anfield on Wednesday. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were on target in a 2-0 win over reigning champions, moving Liverpool two points clear at the top of standings.
Despite this strong start, Bale believes that Liverpool will be able to end Manchester City's dominance in English football. In a video posted on TNT Sport's social media channels, he predicted that Liverpool would secure their second Premier League title under Jurgen Klopp. The Reds could potentially move 11 points clear at the top of table this Sunday if they manage to defeat Pep Guardiola’s side. This victory would further solidify their position as potential league winners according to Bale’s predictions.
While tipping Liverpool for domestic success, Bale sees Carlo Ancelotti’s team lifting up the prestigious Champions League trophy again at Allianz Arena come May. Despite his former club being off to an impervious start this season with Harry Kane picking up golden boot accolades so far.
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In terms of individual performances, Bale picked Erling Haaland as his choice for another personal accolade - securing Golden Boot award in top-flight football. The Norwegian currently leads with 12 goals so far this term but faces stiff competition from Mohamed Salah who trails behind with 10 goals.
Bale also predicted Robert Lewandowski topping La Liga goal-scoring charts, with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe expected to land the Ballon d'Or.
Gareth Bale's predictions have certainly stirred up discussions among sports fans and betting enthusiasts. Whether his predictions will come true remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain - the Premier League and Champions League are set for an exciting season ahead with plenty of twists and turns in store.
