With the season run-in now upon us, the Supercomputer has updated its prediction for the final 2025/26 Premier League table. Everyone had expected Manchester City to rule the roost again last term, but it was Liverpool – under new manager Arne Slot – who ended up winning their 20th English league crown at a canter, reclaiming their perch as the country’s most successful club.

There were no bonus points handed to those who guessed that Arsenal would finish second – having now achieved that feat three successive seasons on the spin now – while Pep Guardiola’s side’s end-of-season form saw them just about claim third. Other narratives drawn up were that of Nottingham Forest’s surprise run to European qualification, while Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United slipped to their worst-ever league campaigns since the 1992 rebranding.

All of the above is still rather fresh in the memory, but football never sleeps. The forecasts below are compiled by a Supercomputer, with the help of Opta, which has simulated the league season based on the fixture list and what we learned from the season so far. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the predicted winners and losers of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Relegation Zone

A worrying trend at the foot of the table is tipped to finally come to an end this season. In both 2023/24 and 2024/25, all three promoted sides went straight back down. But if the Supercomputer’s latest projections are correct, both Sunderland and Leeds will survive this time around. This does still mean, however, that Burnley are tipped to have their gloom turn into inevitable doom under Scott Parker.

The Clarets have only won one of their last 24 league fixtures – a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace – and are expected to go straight back down to the Championship with 24 points.

West Ham United could join them in the second tier next season, but now look set to just about stay up, according to the Supercomputer’s calculations. There have been signs of revival at the London Stadium – namely wins against Burnley, Sunderland, Tottenham, Fulham and a huge point at home against Man City. Adding to this, they then thumped Wolves 4-0 at home. As such, the Hammers are still predicted to amass 38 points and finish in 17th place.

That would mean they would come just above Tottenham, who are backed to get 37 points as things stand. Spurs have now turned to Roberto De Zerbi, hiring the former Brighton and Marseille head coach on a five-year contract, and maybe he can be the difference, though one point from his first two matches is by no means enthralling.

Opta’s machine also believes Wolverhampton Wanderers – who picked up their first win of the season in their 20th attempt – will be unable to reverse early damage, as they are tipped to remain the cellar dwellers until May. No surprises there, although Rob Edwards’ side have restored some pride in recent weeks and now have 17 points on the board following surprise wins over Aston Villa and Liverpool. They couldn’t… could they? Well, no, probably not.

Leeds United may also find themselves dragged into a battle for survival this term, but have been given a chance of avoiding relegation to the Championship. The Whites are predicted to finish in 15th, a healthy four points clear of Nottingham Forest, who have sacked three managers this season following Sean Dyche’s dismissal, but might just about avoid the drop.

Bottom Half

Having won the FA Cup – Crystal Palace’s first major honour of any kind – at the end of last season, they proved they are a force here to stay by beating Liverpool twice to kick-start another campaign of promise. They first triumphed in the Community Shield and then again to end Arne Slot’s 100 per cent start to the campaign. But that success has given way to turmoil, with captain Marc Guehi sold to Man City and Oliver Glasner announcing he will be leaving when his contract expires.

Newcastle United have flattered to deceive this season. While there have been big wins against top teams like Manchester City, there have also been some poor losses, most notably losing both games to rivals Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby. Blowing hot and cold is why the Magpies are forecast to finish in 14th place rather than continue to prove they can disrupt the old order, with Eddie Howe overseeing a worrying eight defeats in his last 11 matches.

Fulham have often struggled to break through the glass ceiling and fully realise their potential, unlike other clubs around them that have managed to kick on and evolve in recent seasons. Back-to-back wins over Sunderland and Tottenham had them looking good, but recent dropped points to West Ham, Forest and Brentford mean they are now expected to finish 12th in the Supercomputer’s predicted Premier League table.

Sunderland can be delighted with their efforts back in the Premier League; they are still in with a shot of a top 10 finish, too. As things stand, boosted by a win over Spurs after a recent wobble, they now look as though they’re set to end up in a respectable 11th.

Top Half

Everton were tipped by many fans as potential dark horses for the 2025/26 campaign. With fresh American ownership, a new stadium, and exciting attacking reinforcements like Jack Grealish arriving over the summer, manager David Moyes seemed well-equipped to start building something special at Bramley-Moore Docks. The Supercomputer is predicting them to finish 10th after a morale-crushing defeat to fierce rivals in the Merseyside derby.

Brentford will be delighted if they can manage a top 10 finish after a summer of wholesale changes saw Bryan Mbeumo join the Red Devils, Yoane Wissa head to Newcastle, and Thomas Frank to Tottenham. This, alongside losing key names in previous summers, set Keith Andrews up for a rescue mission like no other – but, he’s delivered some important results as the Bees have maintained their steady progression. The west London club are currently flying high in 7th, and are predicted to finish 10th – but it will be tight as they are tipped to get 54 points, one fewer than the trio of clubs above them.

Brighton have somewhat flown under the radar so far this term, as other underdogs take on the role of overachievers – a reputation they once wore with pride under Graham Potter and Roberto De Zerbi. Fabian Hurzeler’s side have emerged from a difficult spell in January and February, winning four of their last five Premier League fixtures, and are now expected to finish ninth.

Chelsea have hit a rough patch under Liam Rosenior, and it’s still hard to know just exactly where they should be – as highlighted by defeats against Newcastle, Everton, Man City and Man United, not scoring in any of those. They are on course to finish all the way down in seventh and will need to quickly turn the tide in order to make the Champions League spots.

Bournemouth are up to eighth place in the real Premier League table after their impressive 2-1 win over title favourites Arsenal, followed by the same result over Newcastle. The Supercomputer has Andoni Iraola’s side finishing sixth, which would be another excellent achievement for a club who continue to punch above their weight.

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Meanwhile, Liverpool have experienced an extremely turbulent second season under Arne Slot. Many pundits and fans alike tipped the Reds to begin a period of domination after adding the likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz to their ranks in the summer, weeks after winning the Premier League title, but things certainly haven’t panned out that way. All things considered, a top-five finish wouldn’t be a complete disaster for the Merseyside outfit, but whether Slot will still be in charge at Anfield next season is another question.

Top Four

The wheels have threatened to fall off for Aston Villa, who were looking like potential outsiders for the Premier League title until recently. But they now face a battle to finish inside the top four after a string of poor results, including a dismal 2-0 defeat away against West Midlands rivals Wolves, a 4-1 home thrashing of Chelsea and a 3-1 defeat to Man Utd at Old Trafford. A recent draw away at Forest hasn’t helped confidence either.

A top-four finish for Manchester United felt extremely unlikely around the time Ruben Amorim was put out of his misery in early January. Michael Carrick has transformed the mood around Old Trafford by winning eight of his first 12 games in charge – including huge wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea. Against all odds, it looks as though the Red Devils will be back in the Champions League next season.

Manchester City, who have been rampant in recent times, are expected to finish three points behind Arsenal in second. Things are beginning to get increasingly nervy for Mikel Arteta’s side, who suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth and were then beaten by the same scoreline by City at the Etihad Stadium.

Despite their struggles in recent times, the Supercomputer still has the Gunners down as the eventual Premier League champions with 81 points.