Supercomputer Predicts 2025-26 Premier League Table

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 may have recently secured a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace, improving their survival hopes slightly, but they are still expected to go straight back down to the Championship with 29 points.

West Ham United drew against in-form Manchester United, but they are still one of the relegation favourites, according to the Supercomputer’s calculations. There have been small signs of revival at the London Stadium – such as their wins against Burnley, Sunderland and Tottenham – but the Hammers are still predicted to amass just 35 points and finish in 18th place.

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. There’s no surprise there, but right now, supporters at Molineux will be hoping that well-to-do local manager Rob Edwards has the ability to work miracles after becoming the first side in the competition’s history to come back from a two-goal deficit against the leaders by drawing at home to Arsenal.

Leeds United could find themselves dragged into a battle for survival this term, but have been given a chance of avoiding relegation to the second tier. The Whites are predicted to finish in 15th, six points clear Nottingham Forest, who have now sacked three managers this season following Sean Dyche’s dismissal.

After Ange Postecoglou led Tottenham to Europa League glory in 2024/25, there was hope among the north London faithful that new manager Thomas Frank could mastermind a turnaround. But after less than a season in charge, Frank has now gone, and there are real fears that Spurs will soon find themselves firmly involved in the relegation dogfight. Igor Tudor’s reign began with a concerning 4-1 home defeat to fierce rivals Arsenal on February 22.

Position	Club	Points
15.	Leeds United	45
16.	Tottenham Hotspur	43
17.	Nottingham Forest	39
18.	West Ham United	35
19.	Burnley	29
20.	Wolverhampton Wanderers	19

Bottom Half

Brighton and Hove Albion 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. Under the current Fabian Hurzeler regime, however, the club are currently trending in a negative direction, with just two wins in their last 14 matches.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are currently predicted to finish just below their rivals. Having won the FA Cup – their 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.

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. However, an impressive 3-1 away victory away at Sunderland means the Cottagers now sit above the Black Cats in the Supercomputer’s predicted Premier League table.

Position	Club	Points
11.	Fulham	51
12.	Brighton & Hove Albion	49
13.	Sunderland	47
14.	Crystal Palace	47

Top Half

Newcastle United have flattered to deceive at points so far in 2025/26. While there have been big wins against top teams like Manchester City, there have also been some poor losses, most notably to rivals Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby. Blowing hot and cold is why the Magpies are forecast to finish in 9th place rather than continue to prove they can disrupt the old order.

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.

Brentford will be delighted if they can manage a top 10 finish after a summer of wholesale changes saw them lose Bryan Mbeumo to the Red Devils, Yoane Wissa to Newcastle, and perhaps most detrimentally, Thomas Frank to Tottenham. This, alongside losing key names in previous summers, set Keith Andrews up for a rescue mission like no other – but, so far, 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 in that position.

As for Manchester United, a top-four finish felt impossible around the time Ruben Amorim was put out of his misery in early January. Michael Carrick has transformed the mood around Old Trafford, winning four of his first five games in charge – including huge wins over Manchester City and Arsenal. After a draw against West Ham, though, the Supercomputer has the Red Devils finishing outside the top four just below Liverpool, but one point clear of Chelsea in fifth.

Position	Club	Points
5.	Manchester United	62
6.	Chelsea	61
7.	Brentford	55
8.	Bournemouth	53
9.	Newcastle United	52
10.	Everton	51

Top Four

Liverpool have experienced a 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 Floran 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-four finish wouldn’t be the worst outcome for Slot and his players.

After waving goodbye to a rocky start to the campaign, Aston Villa are projected to finish third under Unai Emery. A title challenge looked a real possibility at one point, but it’s now difficult to envisage them keeping the pace with the two star-studded-teams above them.

Manchester City, who are always dangerous at this time of the season, are closing the gap on Arsenal but are still expected to finish second – for now. Pep Guardiola’s side are now just five points behind the Gunners in the real Premier League table.

But if Arsenal can keep City at arm’s length, even in the face of a recent drop-off in form, they will end a hoodoo that’s lasted over two decades. Patience has been a virtue in the Arteta project, and winning the title – as current projections suggest – would remove any lingering doubt about the Spaniard’s ability to get his side over the finishing line.

For some teams, all it takes is one triumph to spark a domino effect of silverware. If Arsenal, who are widely regarded as one of the biggest clubs to never win the Champions League, lift the Premier League trophy this season, it could spell bad news for the rest of the country in the years ahead.

Position	Club	Points
1.	Arsenal	81
2.	Manchester City	75
3.	Aston Villa	69
4.	Liverpool	64