When I think more about it epl's balance is like this:
Man city ................... 5 teams ..........................................................................the rest.
This season, yep. City way superior.
That said, last season, Everton thumped them 4 0.
I am old enough to remember United and Spurs and Chelsea and City all being relegated. Arsenal being rubbish.
Our league structure has 2 CL/EC winners in the second tier of football. The first winner, I think, of the PL being there as well. Our system is brutal, and if you think the narrative will remain the same, well, I doubt it will, by hook or crook.