Wayne Rooney leaves BBC colleagues stunned ahead of new Premier League season
The 39-year-old has opened up ahead of the new Premier League season
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Wayne Rooney has just joined the BBC - and the Manchester United icon has now revealed his thoughts on the upcoming Premier League season.
Rooney was asked his thoughts of the upcoming season by new presenter of the show Kelly Cates who will be co-hosting alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.
It's safe to say Rooney did not hold back and went straight in with predicting his top four.
He believes Liverpool will retain their Premier League title, having cruised to glory last term.
Wayne Rooney has just joined Match Of The Day - and the Manchester United icon has now revealed his thoughts on the upcoming Premier League season
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The Reds have strengthened their squad considerably, bringing in the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong.
Though they were unable to win the Community Shield, Liverpool still have the players at their disposal to retain their crown.
Rooney thinks Arsenal, once again, will finish second.
The Gunners have also bolstered their rankings, bringing in Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Christian Norgaard.
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Rooney has Pep Guardiola's Manchester City down in third.
And he also believes Chelsea will finish fourth, despite the Blues strengthening and winning the Club World Cup earlier this summer.
As for former club Manchester United, Rooney thinks they're set to finish fifth - with his prediction stunning BBC colleagues.
Wayne Rooney expects Liverpool to win the Premier League title again
| PA"Yeah, as I said, I still think they need one or two more signings," he said.
"But I think Amorim, I can see what he's doing [and] it's looking better for Man Utd and I think they will sneak into the top five."
He added: "I hope they do and you never know they might finish higher."
Rooney was speaking on the BBC preview alongside Danny Murphy and journalist Julien Laurens.
His predictions also covered players, including the most important signing, the Golden Boot winner, breakout star and highest promoted team.
The 39-year-old was teased for his call on United.
Lauren responded to his bold claim by saying: "Who did you play for again?".
Rooney then left his colleagues in stitches by saying 'Everton'.
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Rooney named Liverpool's Frimpong as the most important transfer, while expressing a belief that Mohamed Salah would reclaim his Golden Boot title.
Bitter rivals of United, Leeds, were also named as the team he believes will finish highest out of the newly-promoted Premier League sides.
Burnley and Sunderland also coming up from the Championship.
Rooney also went on to name Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool's 16-year-old starlet, as the player he believes will enjoy a breakout season.