2025–26 Premier League Outlook, Who’s Lifting the Trophy and Who’s Cracking the Top Four?
As the new Premier League season kicks off, all eyes are on who will emerge triumphant and which clubs will cement their places in Europe’s premier spots. Across pundits and experts, one theme stands out, Liverpool are firm favorites to defend their crown, with most forecasters tipping them to lead the way again.
Liverpool dominate title predictions, pundits like Alan Shearer, Michael Owen, and others have unanimously picked them, citing their strong recruitment and momentum from last season.
Arsenal are hot on their heels. Ranked consistently in top-four predictions, they’ve strengthened heavily during the transfer window and are challenging for the top spot.
Manchester City and Chelsea round out the core group expected to battle for elite finishes, though City may still be reshaping after last season.
Top-Four Forecast
Experts largely agree on these names for Champions League qualification:
Liverpool
Arsenal
Manchester City
Chelsea
The order varies among pundits, but no one steps outside that quartet in their top-four predictions.
Relegation Watch
The newly promoted sides, Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland, are most commonly flagged as prime relegation candidates, reflecting the increasingly steep challenge of staying in the top flight.
Odds and Market Buzz
Liverpool lead the betting markets at around 6/4 to retain the title, followed closely by Arsenal (5/2), and then Manchester City and Chelsea.
Many expect Arsenal to finally end their runner-up streak and go all the way.