Last season, many expected Manchester City to dominate once again, but Liverpool—under new manager Arne Slot—secured their 20th English league title in convincing fashion, reclaiming their status as the country’s most successful club.
A troubling trend at the bottom of the table is predicted to continue.
The three newly promoted sides—Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland—are all tipped to struggle and face an immediate return to the Championship. ..Continue Reading
However, projections suggest they will put up a stronger fight compared to last season’s relegated teams.
Sunderland is expected to finish last but with a significantly better points tally than Southampton managed previously.
Burnley is predicted to end in 19th place, while Leeds will also fall short of survival despite accumulating more points than Leicester City did last season.
Wolves and West Ham, both of whom have competed in European tournaments in recent years, might feel they deserve a higher finish. However, they are projected to land in 16th and 17th place, respectively.
Everton, now under new ownership and preparing for their first full season with David Moyes back at the helm, will be hoping for improvement. Yet, the supercomputer forecasts a modest 15th-place finish.
Mid-Table Contenders
Nottingham Forest, last season’s surprise package, is expected to finish 13th as they balance European commitments with domestic competition.
Brentford and Crystal Palace are projected to finish 11th and 12th, respectively, with Palace looking to manage the added challenge of European football following their FA Cup triumph.
Manchester United & Tottenham’s Recovery
Although finishing seventh and eighth would still be considered disappointing for Manchester United and Tottenham, their fans would likely welcome the improvement after a turbulent campaign.
Here are the top 20 Premier League teams:
1. Liverpool
2. Arsenal
3. Manchester City
4. Chelsea
5. Aston Villa
6. Newcastle United
7. Manchester United
8. Tottenham Hotspur
9. Brighton & Hove Albion
10. Bournemouth
11. Brentford
12. Crystal Palace
13. Nottingham Forest
14. Fulham
15. Everton
16. Wolves
17. West Ham United
18. Leeds United
19. Burnley
20. Sunderland
Both clubs are expected to collect significantly more points than last season, easing pressure on their managers, who narrowly avoided dismissal.
Brighton and Bournemouth, known for their attacking football, are predicted to finish ninth and tenth, though this may feel like a step back after their push for European qualification last season.
The Battle for the Top
Aston Villa and Newcastle, two clubs pushing for a place among the Premier League’s elite, are expected to maintain their positions in fifth and sixth.
This would mean another Europa League campaign for Villa and likely another Champions League adventure for Newcastle, as Eddie Howe continues to build a competitive squad.
Liverpool has been backed to retain their Premier League crown, with the supercomputer predicting a repeat of last season’s top three. Arsenal is expected to finish second once again, while Manchester City could fall short of the title in what might be Pep Guardiola’s final season.
However, the gap between the top teams is expected to be much closer this time.
Liverpool’s early transfer activity—reportedly closing in on deals for Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Florian Wirtz—could help them maintain their dominance.
Despite these reinforcements, the title race is predicted to be tighter, with Liverpool finishing just three points ahead, compared to the 10-point gap last season.
Meanwhile, City and Arsenal are expected to end level on points, while Chelsea is projected to complete the top four, falling slightly behind due to a high number of draws.
