Supercomputer Predicts 2025/26 Premier League Winner as Season Draws Closer
- Opta's supercomputer has predicted the 2025/26 Premier League champions and teams that will finish in the top four
- Last season's top four- Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea are the leading contenders
- Manchester United, the 13-time Premier League champion, have less than 1% chance of lifting their 14th title
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With just a week to go before the 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off, Opta's supercomputer has already predicted the team that will lift the title.
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Liverpool clinched the 2024/25 Premier League title in style during Arne Slot's first season, comfortably defeating both Arsenal and Manchester City.
The Reds secured the title with a 10-point lead, with the Gunners their closest challengers, but they faded as the season progressed.
Who are the contenders for 2025/26 Premier League?
Defending champions Liverpool remain the team to beat after an extraordinary 2024/25 campaign.
They secured the title in late April, cruising to victory with a dominant win over Tottenham Hotspur and finished the season with 84 points.
They've made some major signings so far, including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. If they add Alexander Isak to the mix, they could arguably become the best team in the world.
Arsenal will look to bounce back after three seasons of disappointment.
The Gunners have finished as runners-up in each of the last three seasons but have bolstered their squad for the new campaign. Viktor Gyokeres' arrival will make their attack scarier.
On the other hand, Manchester City have dominated the league since Pep Guardiola's appointment in 2016.
Since 2018, they've won six titles, with the only two they missed out on being claimed by Liverpool in 2020 and 2025.
Despite spending extravagantly in recent seasons, Chelsea have failed to mount a serious challenge. Last season, they attempted to chase down Liverpool but ultimately fell short.
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Following their FIFA Club World Cup victory, many now see them as contenders once again.
Who will win 2025/26 Premier League?
With just a week to go before the 2025/26 season kicks off, Opta's supercomputer has already predicted the winner.
Liverpool open the season with a clash against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15.
Opta's supercomputer has been given a 28.5% chance of winning the league, while Arsenal are the second favourites to win with a 24.3% chance
Man City have been given an 18.8% chance, while Chelsea have 8.4%, Newcastle United and Aston Villa have 5.1%. Manchester United have a 0.6% chance of winning the league next season.
Who will qualify for Champions League?
The aforementioned teams are also the favourites to finish in the top four. Liverpool have a 72.8% chance, Arsenal 68.5%, Man City 62.0%, and Chelsea 40.4%.
13-time Premier League champions Manchester United finished 15th last season and have a 6.7% chance of finishing in the top four next season. Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur have a 5.7% chance.
Who are the biggest spenders?
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke listed Premier League teams that have spent the most money in the transfer market
Liverpool are the biggest spenders so far, ahead of Chelsea, Man City and Man United.
The Reds have brought in elite stars, including Wirtz, who is expected to improve their attack.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
