The 2025/2026 English Premier League season is expected to be the strongest in the history of this championship, bringing an extraordinary competition between some of the most popular and successful teams in British football.
The new edition starts with five teams that have won at least one trophy during the previous season:
Liverpool – Premier League title
Crystal Palace – FA Cup and FA Super Cup
Newcastle United – League Cup
Tottenham Hotspur – Europa League
Chelsea – Conference League and Club World Cup
This fact underlines a strong and competitive race, although Liverpool remains the team to beat, according to the predictions.
Liverpool – Favorite to defend the title
The Reds, led by Arne Slot, are considered the main favorites to defend the title of champion, won after a prominent dominance last season. The summer transfer market expenses by Liverpool, around 350 million euros, have strengthened the team's positions and have given it the epithet of "King" of transfers. According to the Opta agency, the Reds are given a little more than 29% chance of winning the championship title again.
Main rivals
Liverpool's biggest rivals remain Arsenal and Manchester City. The Gunners are aiming to return to the title after a wait that has lasted more than two decades, while Pep Guardiola's team, as always, have high odds in the title race.
Chelsea and the return of the contenders
One of the surprises of this season has been Chelsea's return as a strong contender after a few disappointing seasons. Victory in the Conference League and the Club World Cup has boosted the London Blues' confidence and ambitions.
The first five contenders
The top five for the title this season are expected to consist of Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle United. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Tottenham are expected to go through another season of transition, fighting for high positions but outside the main title race.
The 2025/2026 season promises a spectacular Premier League, with strong competition and plenty of excitement for fans in every week of the championship.
