This is how the Supercomputer sees the 2025-2026 season going.
A disturbing pattern at the bottom of the table may finally be broken. In both 2023/24 and 2024/25, all three promoted teams were immediately relegated.
This time Sunderland are expected to avoid the drop. However, Leeds United and Burnley are still predicted to go down under Daniel Farke and Scott Parker, finishing 18th and 19th respectively with 34 points each. ..Continue reading
West Ham are expected to struggle following the departure of Graham Potter and the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo. They are expected to finish just above the relegation zone with 38 points – just four more than Burnley.
It would be a steep decline for a club still recovering from the heights of the David Moyes era.
Wolves, who are yet to win a game in 12 attempts, are expected to remain bottom of the table until the end of the season.
Fans at Molineux are hoping new manager Rob Edwards can pull off something extraordinary.
Interestingly, the Supercomputer predicts that only nine points will separate Burnley in 19th place from 16th-placed Nottingham Forest, suggesting a fierce relegation battle will take place that could last until the final minutes of the final matchday.
Forest recently appointed their third manager of the season, Sean Dyche, but expectations remain low despite a shock 3-0 win at Anfield.
The club is still dealing with the consequences of the retirement of Nuno Espirito Santo.
Under Ange Postecoglou they failed to win any of their eight matches, including a 3–2 League Cup defeat to Swansea City after leading 2–0. A 16th place would be seen as unacceptable, especially under owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Given their current form, it is difficult to believe that Sunderland will finish in fifteenth place.
That position isn’t bad considering their recent return to the Premier League after dropping as far as League One, but they are currently seventh and have lost just three times.
Manager Regis Le Bris has done well, and based on their performance against Arsenal, a top 10 finish doesn’t seem out of reach.
– 15. Sunderland – 45 points
– 16. Nottingham Forest – 43 points
– 17. West Ham – 38 points
– 18. Leeds United – 34 points
– 19. Burnley – 34 points
– 20. Wolves – 24 points
Bottom half
Fulham are expected to finish fourteenth, one place lower than last season.
They continue to struggle to break through to the next level, unlike some of their rivals, with only West Ham finishing below them among London clubs.
Everton was seen as a potential surprise candidate this season. With new American owners, a new stadium and high-profile signings like Jack Grealish, David Moyes looked set to build something promising at Bramley-Moore Docks.
But if they finish 13th as predicted it would be a disappointing result at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Losses to Liverpool, Leeds, Man City, Wolves and most recently Tottenham have damaged their campaign, although some of those defeats have been seen as unfortunate. They did manage to end Crystal Palace’s 19-match unbeaten run, beating Manchester United at Old Trafford with 10 men.
Manchester United have only lost once since the 3-1 defeat to Brentford, but the Supercomputer is still predicting a mid-table finish.
An eleventh place would raise questions about Ruben Amorim’s leadership, especially after summer signings such as Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha. His unwillingness to adapt could hold the team back.
Brentford, meanwhile, would be content with 12th place after a summer full of big changes. They lost Mbeumo to United, Wissa to Newcastle and manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham.
Despite these setbacks, new boss Keith Andrews has kept the team on track with some important results.
11. Manchester United – 53 points
12. Brentford – 52 points
13. Everton – 51 points
14. Fulham – 45 points
Top half
Tottenham are expected to finish 10th, just ahead of Fulham. While that would normally be seen as progress after last season’s near relegation, internal tensions have put pressure on Thomas Frank. A series of home losses and a heavy defeat against Arsenal have only increased the scrutiny.
Bournemouth continues to impress under Andoni Iraola. After narrowly missing out on Europe last season with a ninth-place finish, they are expected to equal that again – a sign of steady growth.
Newcastle United is expected to drop to eighth place after finishing fifth last season. Injuries and inconsistent performances from players like Wissa and Elanga have hurt their campaign. Despite a big win over Man City, recent losses such as the 3-1 defeat to Brentford have exposed their shortcomings.
Brighton & Hove Albion have gone about their business quietly this season. Under Fabian Hurzeler, they are expected to finish seventh – a solid result that reflects their continued development.
Crystal Palace, fresh from their first ever FA Cup win, are tipped to finish sixth. They have already beaten Liverpool twice this season and won the Community Shield. A place in the Europa League would be a strong statement under Oliver Glasner, especially after missing out last year due to UEFA ownership rules.
Aston Villa is expected to finish fifth under Unai Emery. After a slow start, they have won nine of their last eleven games and are now in strong form both domestically and in Europe. Despite financial pressure, Emery has kept the team competitive.
5. Aston Villa – 62 points
6. Crystal Palace – 61 points
7. Brighton & Hove Albion – 57 points
8. Newcastle United – 55 points
9. Bournemouth – 54 points
10. Tottenham – 53 points
Top four
Liverpool spent big this summer, breaking the British transfer record twice by signing Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, along with Jeremy Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giovanni Leoni and Hugo Ekitike. Despite this, they are predicted to finish fourth with 64 points, 12 behind the champions.
Arne Slot’s side started the season with a number of late wins, but opponents have since exploited their weakness against long balls. They have now lost six of their last seven league matches. Although their form is worrying, they are still expected to qualify for the Champions League.
According to a survey, Chelsea fans were the most hopeful heading into the season. However, a third-place finish with 64 points – 17 points behind the leaders – may disappoint some, even if it means back-to-back Champions League qualifications under Enzo Maresca. If they add another trophy, it would be three in two years under his leadership.
Manchester City is expected to finish second. Their recent improvement has coincided with Erling Haaland’s scoring streak, which includes goals against Burnley, Brentford and Everton. Still, it won’t be enough to overtake Arsenal.
Arsenal are expected to win the league with a ten-point lead over City. With Viktor Gyokeres leading the attack and Eberechi Eze adding depth, they have conceded just five goals in their first eleven games. After more than two decades without a title, this could be the season they finally regain the crown.
1. Arsenal – 81 points
2. Manchester City – 71 points
3. Chelsea – 64 points
4. Liverpool – 64 points
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