English Premier League 2025/26: Who Will Win, Top Four Contenders, and Award Predictions

Tonight’s match between Liverpool and Bournemouth will usher in the English Premier League (EPL) 2025/2026 season amid glitzy visuals, record transfers, and an abundance of statistics. It served as a preview of the upcoming season, which is anticipated to bring back the old order among the anticipated razzmatazz.

The defending champions, Liverpool, have a formidable task ahead of them. Despite weak opposition, Arne Slot won the Reds’ 20th championship in his debut season. Despite losing Trent Alexander-Arnold and having Virgil van Dijk and Mohammed Salah approaching their twilight years, four important additions have been made, including Florian Wirtz at a record-breaking price. With the likely capture of Alexander Isak and two defenders, Liverpool becomes the clear favorite to win the title, ending Manchester City’s hegemony.

After winning four straight Premier League titles, Pep Guardiola’s Man City lost their spark, and even though Erling Haaland scored goals, their performance suffered without Rodri. The Cityzens are anticipated to fight for the title, more money has been spent, and they will be hoping that things don’t fall apart as easily as they did the previous season.

However, after a busy summer in which Victor Gyokores joined other wise additions, Arsenal is likely primed for another title challenge. Mikel Arteta’s striker problem was solved by the Swede’s acquisition, but it is still unclear if the Spanish coach will win the Premier League to establish himself as a top coach rather than Guardiola’s student.

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But after their unexpected success in the Club World Cup, Chelsea, led by another protégé of Guardiola, Enzo Maresca, is ready to fight for the Premier League crown. The squad now boasts a top-tier midfield and attack after more than 50 acquisitions, supported by the dynamic combo of Estevao and Joao Pedro. Despite their defensive inconsistencies, the Blues are ready to close the gap between City and Liverpool in the race for the championship.

In other news, despite having their worst Premier League finish the previous season, Manchester United stuck with Ruben Amorim. To strengthen their goals-shy assault, they bought Benjamin Sesko, the top-scoring under-23 player in Europe, and two proven Premier League scorers, Mathias Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. However, the Red Devils’ transition process may be impacted by midfield and defense issues.

The Magpies’ growing popularity may stop if Isak leaves, and after Tottenham’s successful European run last season, all eyes will be on Thomas Frank to boost the team’s league performance. Newcastle United has had a terrible summer.

In the last two seasons, promoted teams have been demoted back to the Championship, and this trend is likely to continue.