The 2025/26 Premier League season promises one of the most unpredictable title races and relegation scraps in recent memory, with revamped squads, ambitious managers, and historic clubs fighting for supremacy.
Title Contenders and Betting Picks
Liverpool begin the campaign as slight favourites to defend their crown, best-priced at 7/4, after Arne Slot guided them to a remarkable and unexpected title last year. Arsenal, runners-up for three consecutive seasons, are armed with new firepower and sit just behind at 9/4, while Manchester City (3/1) look to bounce back from an underwhelming campaign under Pep Guardiola. Chelsea and Newcastle round out a competitive top five, but odds of 8/1 and 18/1 respectively suggest the bookmakers don’t expect them to push Liverpool, City, or Arsenal all the way.
Top 5 predicted finish:
• Liverpool (Title favourites, 7/4)
• Arsenal (9/4)
• Manchester City (3/1)
• Chelsea (8/1)
• Newcastle (18/1)
Relegation Battle
Historically, promoted teams face a massive uphill struggle. Last season, all three went straight back down. Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland fill those roles this campaign. Despite Leeds and Burnley smashing records for points in the Championship, the prevailing consensus is that both, alongside play-off winners Sunderland, are the most likely to be relegated. More established clubs like West Ham, Wolves, Everton, and Brentford will also be nervously looking over their shoulders, but odds and supercomputer projections lean heavily towards the three newcomers facing the drop.
Most likely to be relegated:
• Leeds United
• Burnley
• Sunderland
Outlook
A tight race at the top, a fierce fight for European places, and another anxious year for the promoted clubs is on the cards. Expect Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man City to dominate the conversation, but don’t discount the drama at both ends of the table.
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