Projecting the 2025/26 Premier League Table
With the 2024/25 Premier League season officially in the books, it proved to be one of the most chaotic in recent memory. Arne Slot made an instant impact at Liverpool, leading them to their second-ever Premier League title. Nottingham Forest were surprise Europa League qualifiers, while Manchester United and Tottenham endured disastrous seasons that stunned fans.
Now that all 20 teams for next season are confirmed—including promoted sides Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland—it’s time to take an early, speculative look at how the 2025/26 Premier League table might shake out
Title Race & European Spots
Liverpool tipped for back-to-back titles
Though few anticipated Liverpool’s 2024/25 triumph, their ongoing transfer business suggests they’ll be in prime position to retain their crown. With Arne Slot reinforcing the squad and rumored additions like Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Florian Wirtz, they look strong favorites.
Manchester City, after a lackluster third-place finish, are expected to rebound slightly but settle for second. Arsenal, meanwhile, are projected to slip from second to third. Chelsea and Newcastle are predicted to round out the Champions League spots, maintaining their places from last season.
Aston Villa and Brighton are expected to secure sixth and seventh, earning European qualification once again.
Mid-Table Outlook
Improvement likely for Spurs and United
Several clubs are forecasted to finish mid-table—clear of relegation but short of Europe. Crystal Palace, fresh off an FA Cup win under Oliver Glasner, are poised for a top-half finish. Nottingham Forest may regress slightly but should still end up in the top 10.
Tottenham and Manchester United are likely to bounce back from their poor seasons, but only marginally—finishing 10th and 11th, respectively. Despite a financial boost and expected transfer activity, Spurs may struggle to juggle Champions League fixtures. United’s new era under Ruben Amorim should bring progress, but a full turnaround may take time.
Bournemouth and Brentford could decline following potential player sales, finishing 12th and 13th. Everton and Fulham are projected to remain in the lower half of the table.
Relegation Battle
Tough road ahead for the promoted trio
For the third year running, the newly promoted teams—Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland—are predicted to go straight back down. While Wolves and West Ham may struggle, they’re still expected to avoid relegation.
Leeds won the Championship comfortably, but with Daniel Farke’s poor Premier League track record, survival seems unlikely. Burnley looked strong under Scott Parker, yet his past top-flight stints suggest a tough campaign lies ahead.
Sunderland’s return to the Premier League was storybook, but unless they overhaul their squad, they’re widely expected to finish bottom.
GiveMeSport’s Predicted 2025/26 Premier League Table
Position Team
1 Liverpool
2 Manchester City
3 Arsenal
4 Chelsea
5 Newcastle United
6 Aston Villa
7 Brighton & Hove Albion
8 Crystal Palace
9 Nottingham Forest
10 Tottenham Hotspur
11 Manchester United
12 Bournemouth
13 Brentford
14 Everton
15 Fulham
16 Wolverhampton Wanderers
17 West Ham United
18 Leeds United
19 Burnley
20 Sunderland