As the Premier League gears up for another thrilling season, former Chelsea and England winger Joe Cole has stirred the pot with his full prediction for the upcoming table — and it’s packed with surprises, bold calls, and a few eyebrow-raising placements.
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He places Manchester City as runners-up, with Chelsea climbing to third, a major vote of confidence in Enzo Maresca’s project.
Surprisingly, Arsenal, despite heavy investment and three straight second-place finishes, are tipped to finish fourth, which would be a frustrating outcome for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The biggest shock? Cole predicts Manchester United to finish ninth. Despite promising signings like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, he believes United will struggle to break into the top six under Ruben Amorim.
Tottenham Hotspur, now under Thomas Frank, are forecast to finish sixth, a significant improvement from last season’s woes.
In the mid-table, Aston Villa are placed seventh, boosted by new firepower, while Brighton hold steady in eighth.
1. Liverpool
2. Manchester City
3. Chelsea
4. Arsenal
5. Newcastle United
6. Tottenham
7. Aston Villa
8. Brighton
9. Manchester United
10. Fulham
11. Nottingham Forest
12. Bournemouth
13. Everton
14. West Ham
15. Crystal Palace
16. Brentford
17. Burnley
18. Wolverhampton Wanderers
19. Leeds United
20. Sunderland
Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth round out the top half, with Forest expected to dip due to European commitments.
The bottom half sees West Ham, Crystal Palace, and Brentford narrowly avoiding the drop.
However, Cole predicts Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United, and Sunderland will be relegated, with Sunderland finishing rock bottom despite some smart summer signings.
Cole’s table reflects a mix of tactical insight and personal conviction. Whether fans agree or not, his predictions have sparked lively debate across social media.
With the season opener fast approaching, all eyes will be on whether his forecast holds true — or if the Premier League delivers its usual dose of chaos.
