The 2025/26 Premier League season is just around the corner, and with it comes a surge of excitement and anticipation. This is the perfect moment to peer into the future and make some early predictions.
One of the most discussed topics before the season starts is how each team will kick off their campaign. A strong start can set the tone for the entire season. It also gives fans and analysts a first chance to assess how new signings are fitting in, or whether important player departures or managerial changes will have an impact.
With that in mind, we’ve taken a shot at forecasting the Premier League standings after seven games. While football is famously unpredictable, we’ve made educated guesses on how each team might perform early on, to see who starts fast and who might struggle under early pressure.
Relegation Battle
Although many expect all three newly promoted teams to be relegated immediately, our predictions show only one in the bottom three after seven games. Wolves are predicted to finish last, largely due to losing Matheus Cunha, their key player last season who earned many Man of the Match awards by rescuing the team in tough situations. We expect Wolves to win just once and lose six times early on.
Brentford, managed by the inexperienced Keith Andrews following Thomas Frank’s departure, are also expected to struggle but may gather three points from draws rather than wins.
Among the promoted teams, Burnley is forecasted to fare worst, winning only once and collecting four points total, along with West Ham. However, Burnley’s heavy predicted defeats against top clubs like Spurs, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City could push them into the relegation zone due to poor goal difference.
Position Club Games Wins Draws Losses GF:GA GD Points
17 West Ham 7 1 1 5 7:16 -9 4
18 Burnley 7 1 1 5 6:23 -17 4
19 Brentford 7 0 3 4 5:12 -7 3
20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 1 0 6 3:18 -15 3
Lower Mid-Table
Sunderland return to the top flight with ambitions boosted by new signings like Granit Xhaka, expected to help them earn four points and sit 16th after seven matches.
Everton start their new era with a new stadium and ownership, with David Moyes managing his first full season back. Given a tough opening schedule, they might earn six points, a reasonable start.
Other teams predicted in the bottom half include Fulham, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Leeds United. Palace, FA Cup winners under Oliver Glasner, typically start slowly but are currently buoyed by their recent success. Leeds fans hope for a strong return like their previous Premier League re-entry under Marcelo Bielsa, driven by the passionate home crowd.
Position Club Games Wins Draws Losses GF:GA GD Points
11 Leeds 7 2 2 3 8:11 -3 8
12 Crystal Palace 7 1 4 2 11:10 1 7
13 Bournemouth 7 2 1 4 7:8 -1 7
14 Fulham 7 2 1 4 9:12 -3 7
15 Everton 7 1 3 3 7:11 -4 6
16 Sunderland 7 1 1 5 7:16 -9 4
Upper Mid-Table
Nottingham Forest are back in Europe after a rollercoaster couple of seasons, including near Champions League qualification and financial struggles. They’ll need improvement to return to top spots early on.
Brighton narrowly missed Europe last term and impressed under Fabian Hurzeler despite losing key players, and are expected to start strongly.
Newcastle may have a mixed start, with big wins over Wolves and draws against Liverpool, but also some losses, notably without Alexander Isak.
Tottenham had a poor previous season but could improve under Thomas Frank, who inherits a healthier squad. Their involvement in the Champions League might stretch them, leading to a predicted 7th place early on.
Liverpool, with new attacking signings like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike alongside Mohamed Salah, are predicted to score the most goals. However, defensive weaknesses under Arne Slot, seen in pre-season defeats and community shield matches, could cause dropped points against top rivals.
Position Club Games Wins Draws Losses GF:GA GD Points
6 Liverpool 7 3 3 1 21:13 8 12
7 Tottenham 7 4 0 3 13:9 4 12
8 Brighton 7 3 3 1 11:9 2 12
9 Newcastle 7 3 2 2 12:8 4 11
10 Nottingham Forest 7 2 4 1 8:7 1 10
Top Five
Manchester United could secure the last Champions League spot after a poor previous season under Ruben Amorim but a promising pre-season and no European distractions. Strengthening in goal and midfield may help them upset expectations.
Manchester City, despite a disappointing third place last season, are predicted to be fourth, just behind Aston Villa, who are tipped to climb into third with five wins and remain unbeaten early on.
Chelsea, after winning the Europa Conference League and returning to the Champions League, are expected to continue their momentum, sitting second after five wins from seven games.
Arsenal, predicted to top the table, are expected to win six games and draw one against Liverpool. Many of their victories could be narrow, suggesting a close race at the summit.
Position Club Games Wins Draws Losses GF:GA GD Points
1 Arsenal 7 6 1 0 17:7 10 19
2 Chelsea 7 5 2 0 15:4 11 17
3 Aston Villa 7 5 2 0 17:8 9 17
4 Manchester City 7 5 1 1 21:7 14 16
5 Manchester United 7 – – – – – –
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