With the 2025–2026 Premier League season underway, it is sure to be one of the best seasons in a while due to the cash splash over the summer. So, I have decided to give my predictions for the season.
1. Liverpool
Piggybacking off of a huge title win last season, the Reds took the opportunity to break the transfer window record by spending £446 million on some of the best players in the world. Without a doubt, Liverpool is a force to be reckoned with, and no other team comes close to their quality. Given that Mohammed Salah is potentially in his last season at the club, the Reds seem like the clear favorites to take home the title.
2. Chelsea
Winning the very first new iteration of the Club World Cup over the summer, the Blues had plenty of money to splash as a prize. A massive clear out of players relegated to the bench or reserves gave Chelsea more opportunity to spend, and they indulged in key signings such as João Pedro. Under Enzo Maresca, the club seems to be well oiled and—if not for how good Liverpool has been performing—Chelsea would win the league. For now, they seem to be given the Arsenal Trophy.
3. Arsenal
Arsenal has finished in second place for three seasons in a row now, and I think the Gunners will break their curse—but not by winning. Three years without a trophy is sure to be a demotivator for players and supporters alike. If Arsenal does finish third, Mikel Arteta may need to find himself out.
4. Manchester City
Six titles in seven years, now diminished to a disappointing third place finish this past season; an embarrassment for Pep Guardiola and the entire blue side of Manchester. However, the issue within the squad does not seem to be the players, as City is backed with talent and made new signings this summer. City’s poor form will remain a mystery for now, but until this case is cracked, I’ve got City in fourth place.
5. Tottenham Hotspur
Nobody could have predicted that the Spurs, seventeenth in the Premier League, would end up on the brink of relegation this past season, winning their first trophy in eighteen years. After the installation of Thomas Frank as head coach, and incredible signings over the window, the only direction for Spurs is up.
6. Newcastle United
What Newcastle United accomplished last season is nothing short of remarkable: they won their first trophy in 120 years, qualified for Champions League Football, and got to show the world what they’re made of. With Alexander Isak’s departure, the Magpies continue to bolster their side, and, going into this season, my only concern for Newcastle is balancing the Premier League and Champions League.
7. Crystal Palace
Winning the FA Cup and Community Shield in recent months has shown not only the quality of the Eagles, but also their determination to increase their wins and rally on that success. Palace did, notably, lose Eberechi Eze over the transfer window, which is why I have them in seventh place.
8. Aston Villa
With the Europa League on the horizon for Villa, the Premier League may come as a second priority, especially later on in the season. This may hurt their chances of securing the top spot they are truly capable of earning.
9. Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton remain a consistent squad, and it will likely try to replicate the success of last season—albeit without star player Joao Pedro.
10. Everton
Following their relocation from Goodison Park, the Toffees have shown promise early in the season; and, without many transfers, Everton truly feel like the halfway point of the Premier League.
11. Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola has shown us that the Cherries have some kick to them, being one of only four teams to defeat champions Liverpool last year. Bournemouth is more than capable of finishing higher than I predict, or even making a surprise run in a cup competition .
12. Sunderland
The Black Cats have returned to the Premier League after eight long years; and, with this return, Sunderland has made it clear that they are here to stay. The club has spent copious amounts of money on reinforcements, placing a huge gamble on staying up in the Premier League.
13. Manchester United
Over the past few years, Manchester United has become the laughing stock of English football. Following last season’s fifteenth place finish, Ruben Amorim looked to improve the squad; this led him to make huge signings with Bryan Mbuemo and Benjamin Sesko over the summer. So, if the club continues to flounder, it will be a managerial fault, not a player one.
14. Fulham
Fulham has comfortably become a mid-table team over the past few years, and nothing seems to change. Business as usual for the Lilywhites.
15. Nottingham Forest
Riding the high of their astronomical last season (seventh place finish) qualified the Garibaldi’s for European football in the Conference League. There is no doubt the club will focus on Europe, and between participating in the Conference League and internal conflicts with the board and staff, Forest will be lucky to finish 15th.
16. Leeds United
Leeds finished first in the Championship; looking to ride the high of their success last season, the squad seems strong and able to compete. I predict they will stay up by a decent margin.
17. West Ham United
Mohammed Kudus has been keeping the Hammers keen over the past few years; with his recent departure, other strong players like Lucas Paqueta will be expected to step up and avoid relegation.
18. Brentford
Brentford was kept afloat last season by stars Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. However, with both players leaving the club, the Bees may stop buzzing this season.
19. Wolverhampton Wanderers
The Wolves have been walking a tightrope between relegation the past few years, and this year—between losing star players Mattheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri and facing stronger opposition—they seem unlikely to make it to the predictions next season.
20. Burnley
Following a championship season with 100 points, Burnley once again sets its eyes on the Premier League. Over the summer they lost their best player, James Trafford, to Manchester City, and the squad doesn’t look strong enough to compete anymore.
