Premier League Predictions for the 2025-2026 Campaign
The 2025–26 Premier League season promises to deliver another fiercely contested title race, with Liverpool and Manchester City again positioned as the two frontrunners. Manchester City, though no longer viewed as untouchable, still carry immense quality and consistency under Pep Guardiola. The return of Rodri to full fitness adds control in midfield, while new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki bring fresh energy and attacking variety. With Erling Haaland still leading the line and Phil Foden stepping further into a central role, City are expected to be right in the mix once again.
Liverpool, the defending champions, begin their first full season under Arne Slot with confidence and cohesion. Slot has implemented a more structured and fluid system, combining the intensity of the Klopp era with clearer tactical organization. Additions like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike have given Liverpool more final-third creativity, while Mohamed Salah remains a reliable leader in attack. Liverpool will need to manage their Champions League return carefully, but their squad depth and identity look sharper than they have in years.
Arsenal are once again widely considered the third wheel in the title conversation. Mikel Arteta has overseen another summer of smart business, bringing in striker Viktor Gyökeres and midfielder Martín Zubimendi. Their young, exciting core — Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and William Saliba — is now seasoned and hungry for silverware. However, Arsenal must overcome their late-season stumbles from previous campaigns if they hope to make the leap from contender to champion.
Manchester United have entered a new era under Ruben Amorim. The club’s summer signings, including Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, offer more tactical flexibility in attack, while Amorim’s back-three system could solidify United’s often-shaky defense. There’s growing optimism around Old Trafford, but inconsistency and squad adaptation could make this a transitional season. A fourth or fifth-place finish would reflect progress, even if a title charge remains unlikely.
Tottenham Hotspur also begins a new chapter, having appointed Thomas Frank as manager after parting ways with Ange Postecoglou. Frank inherits a squad returning to Champions League football after winning the Europa League last season, but still in need of refinement. New arrivals like Mohammed Kudus and João Palhinha are expected to bring steel and dynamism to the spine of the team. While not immediate title contenders, the Spurs could surprise under Frank’s steady hand and tactical discipline.
Chelsea looks to build on last season’s top-four finish under Enzo Maresca. With one of the youngest squads in the league, they’ll be aiming to add consistency to their flashes of quality. Players like Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo are expected to play central roles as Chelsea look to close the gap on the top three. A strong start could help them reassert themselves as a Champions League mainstay.
Outside the traditional top six, Aston Villa and Newcastle United will continue to push for European places. Villa, under Unai Emery, have proven themselves capable of beating top teams and remain tactically sound. Newcastle’s financial constraints might limit their ceiling this year, but the talent of Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimarães, and others makes them a threat on any given weekend. Nottingham Forest, coming off an impressive seventh-place finish, will look to balance domestic form with their first-ever European group stage campaign under Nuno Espírito Santo.
At the lower end of the table, newly promoted Sunderland, Burnley, and Leeds United face difficult odds to stay up. Sunderland have momentum but limited top-flight experience, Burnley need more goals to stay afloat, and Leeds must adjust quickly to the Premier League tempo. Clubs like Everton, Crystal Palace, Wolves, and Fulham could find themselves in danger if early results go against them. If they can’t eventually find success, relegation is a real possibility.
As the league kicks off, all eyes are on Liverpool and Manchester City — two teams that have defined the Premier League’s modern era and are once again poised to go head-to-head for the title. Arsenal, Chelsea, United, and Spurs will do their best to disrupt the duopoly. Meanwhile, Forest, Villa, and Newcastle aim to shake up the order from below. From the title race to the relegation battle, the 2025–26 campaign is set to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
