Team by Team Predictions, Previews & Odds for the 2025/26 Premier League Season

The new Premier League season will be upon us soon, as fans up and down the country will be hoping their side can achieve some success in the biggest league in world football.

The opening weekend kicks off with a Friday night game under the lights as Liverpool will be given a heroes' welcome at Anfield, following their excellent league title win last season. The Reds take on AFC Bournemouth, with their new signings already making an impact in the FA Community Shield final against Crystal Palace.

Sunderland are back in the Premier League for the first time since 2017 as they take on West Ham United. Then on Sunday, two of English football's biggest titans clash at Old Trafford, as Manchester United take on Arsenal.

Ahead of the Premier League season, we have compiled our tips and predictions just in time for the new campaign!

Milos Kerkez - Liverpool

Liverpool's aim to find a long-term replacement for stalwart full-back Andrew Robertson saw Richard Highes visit his old club in Bournemouth to take arguably the best-performing left-back in the Premier League last season, Milos Kerkez. The 24-year-old Hungarian made the switch to Anfield this summer, after providing seven goal contributions in all 38 games last season for the Cherries. Kerkez will provide plenty of energy down the flanks, with his opposite full back Jeremie Frimpong also providing the same on the other flank.

Rayan Cherki - Manchester City

The departure of Kevin de Bruyne has left a creativity void in Manchester City's attacking areas and for Pep Guardiola, the cost-cutting signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon could prove to be an excellent move all round if he produces this season. For Lyon last season, the Frenchman produced 19 goal contributions in the league, of which 11 were assists.

Thierno Barry - Everton

The Toffees have spent the cash this summer, now the takeover from the Friedman group is underway, and during this summer they have sought to boost their attacking options with the signing of Thierno Barry from Villarreal. Barry arrives at Everton following a season where he scored 11 league goals in 25 starts for Villarreal, while managing 0.7 shots on target per game.

Our predicted final table for the 2025/2026 Premier League season is:

1. Liverpool
2. Arsenal
3. Manchester City
4. Chelsea
5. Manchester United
6. Newcastle United
7. Tottenham Hotspur
8. Aston Villa
9. Brighton
10. Nottingham Forest
11. Bournemouth
12. Crystal Palace
13. Fulham
14. Everton
15. West Ham
16. Sunderland
17. Wolves
18. Leeds
19. Brentford
20. Burnley

Read on to find full team information and predictions!

Liverpool are the favourites according to many pundits and bookmakers this season to lift the Premier League trophy and become the undisputed kings of England, moving one league title clear of their bitter rivals Manchester United. Given how comprehensively the Reds won the Premier League last season, Arne Slot's side has added increased firepower and creativity with the additions of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike on top of already having the likes of Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.

The 20-time Champions of England are still looking, perhaps to add Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak to their squad, as Arne Slot wants a team that can compete on multiple fronts. The signing of Florian Wirtz provides both attacking flair and goalscoring output from midfield, as last season, the Bayer Leverkusen talisman provided 22 goal contributions in 25 league starts in the Bundesliga.

• Odds To Win: 7/4
• Odds To Be Relegated: 1000/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 1st
• Player to Watch: Florian Wirtz
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £936 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 1st

The Gunners have been the perennial bridesmaids in the Premier League in the last three seasons, as they have finished runners-up to Manchester City twice and Liverpool last season. Arsenal's two seasons of competing against Manchester City and their various tactical and injury issues saw them concede the Premier League title by some distance to Liverpool. For Mikel Arteta, his side is now entering their sixth season without a major trophy, and this season there will be immense pressure on the side from North London to deliver. Albeit, we can see another season where Arsenal fall short.

Arsenal's main issue with their system last season was a lack of a vocal point up front, and this summer, the Gunners have addressed the situation by signing Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon. Last season saw the full evolution of the former Championship striker, as across Europe and domestic competition, he scored 54 goals in 52 games, including a UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City.

• Odds To Win: 9/4
• Odds To Be Relegated: 1000/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 2nd
• Player to Watch: Viktor Gyokeres
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £1.14 billion

Predicted Finishing Position: 2nd

Manchester City's Premier League campaign last season was far from befitting of a typical Pep Guardiola side, as the Citizens had their worst performing campaign by finishing third - the first time Manchester City had finished outside the top two since 2016/17 when Pep Guardiola had his debut season. Manchester City have lost some big names this summer, with Kyle Walker departing, and the departure of Kevin de Bruyne will be a massive miss for the side, given his incredible impact on the Etihad Stadium in the last nine years.

Manchester City can still rely on the goalscoring exploits of Erling Haaland, who, despite an injury-hit campaign, managed to score 22 goals in 31 Premier League appearances and produced an excellent average of 1.9 shots on target per game. Rodri will be in the midfield areas, and it remains to be seen whether he can strike an effective duo with new signing Tijani Reijnders. The Dutch international arrives from AC Milan, and last season he registered 10 goals and provided four assists from midfield in 36 league starts.

• Odds To Win: 10/3
• Odds To Be Relegated: 20/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 3rd
• Player to Watch: Tijani Reijnders
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £1.19 billion

Predicted Finishing Position: 3rd

Chelsea's FIFA Club World Cup performance, accompanied by their UEFA Europa Conference League victory, has given Enzo Maresca's side a great platform to build on for the upcoming season. However, their squad is a little too early in terms of development and quality across the pitch to compete with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool at this stage, despite another summer of acquisitions for the Blues.

The Blues have added acquisitions from Brighton & Hove Albion and Ipswich Town in Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, while their defence has seen a bolster with the signing of highly-rated Dutch international Jorrel Hato. There are still question marks over the goalkeeping situation with the performances of Robert Sanzhez, needing Chelsea to strengthen between the sticks before the start of the season.

A top four finish is likely for Chelsea, given the sides' performance last season, and we think Joao Pedro could have a standout season for the Blues. Joao Pedro provided 16 goal contributions for the Seagulls last season, and he is already off the mark for Chelsea, scoring three goals in three starts in the FIFA Club World Cup.

• Odds To Win: 9/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 150/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 4th
• Player to Watch: Joao Pedro
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £1.02 billion

Predicted Finishing Position: 4th

Manchester United had their worst-ever performing season in the Premier League last season, as the Red Devils finished 15th in the league amidst a season where they had three managers in the dugout at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag was relieved of his duties as manager following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United, Ruud van Nistelrooy only saw an interim run as Manchester United, and now it's up to Ruven Amorim to restore the glory to Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim's insistence on the 3-4-3 formation brought many tactical issues in the second half of last season, which led to their lacklustre performances for the side in the Premier League. The Red Devils reached the UEFA Europa League final, where they lost against Tottenham Hotspur. However, this summer has brought much upheaval at Manchester United and their centre signings could provide a way back into European football for the Red Devils.

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo were brought in from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford, respectively. However, the player who will be tasked with bearing the responsibility up front is recent acquisition, Benjamin Sesko. Sesko made his name at RB Leipzig and scored 13 league goals last season before arriving for a fee of £66.3m at Old Trafford.

• Odds To Win: 28/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 150/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 15th
• Player to Watch: Benjamin Sesko
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £712 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 5th

Newcastle United's transfer window has been nothing short of horrific, as the Magpies find themselves in a situation where multiple of their main targets have gone to clubs elsewhere and their star striker Alexander Isak seeks a transfer away from St.James' Park. However, given the stability that has been set by Eddie Howe, the impact of the impending departure of Alexander Isak won't dampen their chances of a European place that much.

Despite missing out on the likes of Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko, notably, the Magpies have managed to bring in reinforcements with the addition of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. Last season, Elanga was pivotal in Nottingham Forest's European charge, as the former Manchester United midfielder provided 17 goal contributions for the Reds and is likely to form an excellent partnership with Toni Livramento down the right for Newcastle United.

The Magpies are in their second UEFA Champions League campaign in three years and this season, they will face a similar problem in squad management with the balance of European and league schedule, likely to take an impact in the Premier League. Newcastle United could still be in line for a top-six finish, though, should they acquire their remaining targets in the remaining part of the transfer window.

• Odds To Win: 40/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 100/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 5th
• Player to Watch: Anthony Elanga
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £586 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 6th

Ange Postecoglou has arguably left Tottenham Hotspur in a good position for the future, since the former Celtic manager broke the club's trophy drought when they lifted the UEFA Europa League in Bilbao against Manchester United. The Australian, though, was relieved of his duties at Tottenham Hotspur, and the club had opted to bring in Thomas Frank from Brentford, which is seen as a shrewd acquisition from the North London club.

Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be competing for one of the European places this season, and one player who could provide a difference for Thomas Frank's setup is the new signing from West Ham United, Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian arrives with a huge reputation following his two seasons at the London stadium, where he captivated with his flair and creativity for the Hammers. Kudus has provided double-digit goal contributions in his first two Premier League seasons before his move to Tottenham Hotspur.

• Odds To Win: 50/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 100/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 17th
• Player to Watch: Mohammed Kudus
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £727 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 7th

Aston Villa are involved in another campaign where they have secured European football, as Unai Emery's side will be competing in the UEFA Europa League after their sixth-place finish in the Premier League last season. The teams competing with Aston Villa have significantly strengthened, however, with Villa in a restricted situation because of the FFP and PSR rules in England.

Speculation still persists around Ollie Watkins despite the stance from Aston Villa that he will remain at the club, and if he were to leave, Morgan Rogers will be tasked to provide the numbers needed for Aston Villa this season. Last season, Rogers was in excellent form for the Villains, providing 18 goal contributions in the Premier League as well as featuring predominantly in Europe.

For us, Aston Villa still need to add a couple more additions to their side, and with others adding real quality around them, we can see Aston Villa potentially falling two places down from last season's sixth-place effort.

• Odds To Win: 66/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 66/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 6th
• Player to Watch: Morgan Rogers
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £469 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 8th

Brighton & Hove Albion have become a mainstay in Premier League football and we are predicting another top-half finish for the Seagulls, with the opportunity to push for a final European place during the season. The loss of Joao Pedro will only harm the Seagulls very slightly, as the side still has the likes of Danny Welbeck and Kaoru Mitoma capable enough to provide the goals left from the departing Pedro.

One player, who we think could prove to be one of the signings of the season potentially, is Italian centre back Olivier Bascagli. The 27-year-old joins on a free from PSV Eindhoven after two years, where the defender has won two league titles and a KNVB Cup in 2022/23.

• Odds To Win: 250/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 16/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 8th
• Player to Watch: Olivier Boscagli
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £514 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 9th

Nottingham Forest are still awaiting to hear from UEFA on the outcome of their case with Crystal Palace and find out whether they will be playing in the UEFA Europa League or the UEFA Europa Conference League this season. The Reds finished seventh last season following a wonderful effort from Nuno Espirito Santo and his overachieving Nottingham Forest side.

The Reds have lost Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United this summer, and the added fixtures on the schedule are likely to damage their league position, given the extra fatigue which is bound to set in with their squad. Elliot Anderson had an excellent season in the midfield for the Reds and will be confident of replicating his form, given the confidence he will be feeling from his European achievement with England.

• Odds To Win: 250/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 9/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 7th
• Player to Watch: Elliot Anderson
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £385 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 10th

Andoni Iroala's side should record another mid-table finish in the Premier League, even with the departures from the Vitality Stadium, especially from their defensive backline. Dean Hijsen, Milos Kerkez, and Illia Zabarnyi have all left the South Coast side for Real Madrid, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively. The transfer fees, though, should be enough to fill the positions left in their backline.

Bournemouth have a brilliant tactical identity under the former Rayo Vallecano manager, and their attacking options are still excellent with Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert expected to lead the line in a front three with Brazilian striker Evanilson. Bournemouth also welcome highly talented prospect Eli Junior Kroupi, who won Ligue 2 last season, scoring 13 goals in 13 matches in a loan spell with FC Lorient.

• Odds To Win: 350/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 9/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 9th
• Player to Watch: Eli Junior Kroupi
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £377 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 11th

Crystal Palace will never be in any danger of being near the bottom of the league, and with an average league position of 12th over the last few seasons, expect the Eagles to finish around one of those positions again this season. Oliver Glasner has been the most successful manager in Crystal Palace's history, after winning the FA Cup in May against Manchester City and, most recently, the FA Community Shield in a deserved win against Premier League Champions, Liverpool.

There is still some disparity as to which European competition Crystal Palace will be playing next season, but the Eagles have done well this summer in keeping their star assets, such as Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta. One player who shone for the Eagles could rely on is the talented Ismaila Sarr. The Senegalese forward provided 14 goal contributions for Crystal Palace last season and recently scored in the Community Shield win against Liverpool.

• Odds To Win: 750/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 7/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 12th
• Player to Watch: Ismaila Sarr
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £394 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 12th

Fulham's season is likely to result in them finishing in the lower midtable region, and at certain stages of their campaign, they could push for a top 10 spot before falling away in the final stages of the campaign. Last season, Fulham finished 11th under Marco Silva, and this summer, the signings have not been incoming for the Cottagers, though the squad is far greater in terms of quality than the teams below.

Emile Smith Rowe will be hoping for more of an impact this season in the creative areas, given that the former Arsenal player only registered three assists last season. He scored six goals and had a passing accuracy of 91% across 25 league starts last season but will be expected to contribute more in Marco Silva's team.

• Odds To Win: 750/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 7/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 11th
• Player to Watch: Emile Smith Rowe
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £287 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 13th

Everton's transition into their new ground could see their home form slightly falter at the beginning of the season, similar to how Tottenham Hotspur struggled in their temporary status away from their home ground in the 2017/18 season. Still, the Toffees under David Moyes and with their reported transfer activity should see them finish in a similar position to what they achieved last season, but this time with far more comfort in the campaign.

The Toffees have been fairly active in the transfer market with the recruitment team taking a chance on Thierno Barry from Villarreal and Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich. However, one player we are looking at for an instant impact for David Moyes' side will be recent signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea. The former Leicester City player won the UEFA Europa Conference League last season with Chelsea but never imposed himself on the side as a first-teamer, which could now work in Everton's favour.

• Odds To Win: 500/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 7/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 13th
• Player to Watch: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £270 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 14th

Graham Potter's West Ham United side are highly unlikely to move away from the lower end of the league table anytime soon, but will certainly have enough quality in their squad to be away from the relegation zone. The Irons were rather fortunate that their winless record of eight matches between early March and late April of last season didn't cost them, as the three newly promoted sides by that point were effectively relegated by that stage of the season.

Jarrod Bowen is expected to shoulder the responsibility as the main goal threat for West Ham United this season, after his 13-goal campaign for the struggling Hammers. Bowen's creativity was also on show by providing eight assists.

• Odds To Win: 750/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 11/2
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 14th
• Player to Watch: Jarrod Bowen
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £321 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 15th

From an outside perspective, of the three promoted teams to come up, Sunderland, you could argue, have made enough waves and ambition in the transfer market to perhaps secure their place in the league next season. The Black Cats secured promotion in the most dramatic of circumstances, thanks to a Tommy Watson winner at Wembley to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in May.

Since then, Sunderland have been excellent in the transfer market, signing Habib Diarra from RC Starasbourg and Simon Adingra from Brighton & Hove Albion. The one purchase that caught everyone by surprise was the purchase of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen. Xhaka is seen as something of a coup for the Black Cats, considering he was integral to Xabi Alonso's title-winning Bayer Leverkusen side from two seasons ago.

• Odds To Win: 1500/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 2/5
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 4th in Championship
• Player to Watch: Granit Xhaka
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £213 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 16th

Wolverhampton Wanderers are likely to finish inside one of the bottom five positions this season, but we are tipping them to edge out the three teams below them in the league by the latter stages of the 2025/26 season. Last season, Vitor Pereira's appointment saved the club from an inevitable relegation under Gary O'Neil and this summer, the Midlands club lost talisman Matheus Cunha to Manchester United for a club record fee.

Wolves' chances of survival will now solely rest on the striking talents of Jørgen Strand Larsen as the Norwegian striker is now a permanent fixture at the club. During his loan spell from Celta Vigo last season, Strand Larsen scored 14 league goals in 30 starts while also providing four assists for Wolves in the Premier League.

• Odds To Win: 1000/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 3/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 16th
• Player to Watch: Jørgen Strand Larsen
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £275 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 17th

The relegation places this season are going to be an interesting one to call, considering the level of the likes of Leeds United showed in the Championship coming up to the Premier League this season. However, given Sunderland's signings in the market and the ability shown by Wolves to remain in this division, we are tipping Leeds United to be one of the teams relegated this season, but with a close fight with the two teams above.

Daniel Farke has never led a promoted side to a successful stay in the Premier League, and any questions surrounding his future are always going to be a topic should Leeds United have a poor start to the season. Leeds United should be a bit more solid in the goalkeeping department from now on, as the ever-inconsistent Illan Meslier is set to be replaced by Italian goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who Leeds United signed from Olympique Lyonnais in the summer.

• Odds To Win: 750/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 23/20
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 1st in the Championship
• Player to Watch: Lucas Perri
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £241 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 18th

After years of stability in the Premier League, Brentford could well find themselves looking at Championship football next season after the chaos of this summer transfer window. Thoms Frank has left for Tottenham Hotspur, Bryan Mbeumo has left for Manchester United, and Yoane Wissa is refusing to play for the club, as he hopes to move to Newcastle United. Christian Nørgaard has also left for Arsenal. Brentford have opted to appoint set-piece coach Keith Andrews at the helm, with the unproven manager unlikely to make significant steps in the head coach role at this time.

Kevin Schade is one of the faces that remain at Brentford, and last season saw a breakthrough campaign for the young German forward. Schade scored 11 goals in 26 league starts last season and was Brentford's third top scorer in all competitions behind Wissa and Mbeumo.

• Odds To Win: 1000/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 3/1
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 10th
• Player to Watch: Kevin Schade
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £334 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 19th

Last but not least, we have Burnley sitting in 20th place this season, as the Clarets are the favourites to be relegated. This is in spite of the Lancashire-based club reaching 100 points last season in the Championship. Scott Parker's record in the Premier League is less than desirable, as he has never led a club to a successful stay in England's top flight. This time around, Burnley could prove to be a far more solid outfit than the one shown under Vincent Kompany, with Parker opting for a more resilient style of play than his predecessor.

The addition of Kyle Walker could prove to be one of the bargain signings of the season, should Burnley stay up. His versatility as a right back and centre back, should Parker opt for a back three, could prove invaluable. However, ultimately the Clarets will likely be looking at an immediate return to the Championship.

• Odds To Win: 1500/1
• Odds To Be Relegated: 1/3
• Last Year’s Finishing Position: 2nd in the Championship
• Player to Watch: Kyle Walker
• Squad Value (Transfermarkt): £193 million

Predicted Finishing Position: 20th