Premier League Football

Sky Sports Premier League 2025–26 Season Predictions

1. Watch it all on Sky Sports and TNT Sports

• The new Premier League Football campaign has kicked off already, many newly transferred players have their new squad numbers, managerial changes, and reshuffled title contenders will be the talking point over the next nine or so months. High-stakes drama is already brewing in August with some fantastic games coming up early in the Premier League race.

2. Title Race: Who Dares Wins?

• Opta Projections

  A cutting-edge simulation engine remains undecided, suggesting a wide-open race where nearly half the league has a theoretical shot at lifting the trophy

• Tipping the Favorites

  • Liverpool: Reigning Premier League Football champions and current odds-on favourite, backed by smart signings like Wirtz and Ekitike. Can they also sign Newcastle’s Alexander Isak?
  • Arsenal: Targeted transfers (Gyökeres, Zubimendi) have improved squad depth; pundits see them as serious challengers.
  • Manchester City: Still formidable—courting stability after squad tweaks. Bet-worthy but less confident than before. Rodri returning will undoubtedly give City a massive boost.

• Pundit Voices

  • Joe Cole & Alan Shearer back Liverpool; Shearer views Arsenal/Chelsea/City battling for runners-up.
  • Sky Sports Video: A lively discussion contrasting Liverpool’s continuity against Arsenal and City; relegation calls and surprise picks make it a must-watch

3. Top Four & European Spots

• Expert Polls
  • Premier League writers show favored top four as Liverpool, City, Arsenal, and Chelsea, though opinions vary on the last Champions League place.
• Betting Insights
  • Bet365: Liverpool (1/9), Arsenal (2/11), City (1/4), Chelsea (8/13) are main contenders; others like Newcastle and United offer mid-tier odds
  • LiveScore: Emphasizes Arsenal’s potential to finally shake their near-miss reputation, with Chelsea as top-four mainstay

4. Relegation Battle: Who’s On the Brink?

• Opta Simulations
  Every club is in jeopardy—promoted trio and bottom-placed teams have been relegated in many of the 10,000 simulated seasons
• Supercomputer After Round 1
  • Title: City edges Arsenal on goal difference at 86 points.
  • Relegation: West Ham and Wolves drop out; Burnley joins the drop. Fulham and Sunderland survive
• Betting Odds
  • talkSPORT: West Ham’s relegation odds shorten; Leeds defy expectations with strong start
  • LiveScore & Independent: Newly promoted sides and Everton are considered top relegation risks. Ifsie, too, faces a tough season

5. Premier League Football Golden Boot Race

• Leading Pick: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
  Favoured once again, projected to net 26–30 goals.
• Other Contenders
  • Erling Haaland remains a goal-scoring machine; slight injury concerns but still dangerous.
  • Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal): A high ceiling but the unknown variable if he adapts quickly.

6. Bold Takes & Fan Favourites

• Wayne Rooney’s Picks
  Predicts United in 5th—a bold 10-spot improvement. Picks include Liverpool, Arsenal, City, and Chelsea rounding out top four. Spurs and Leeds overperform.
• The Busby Babe’s Quirky Forecasts
  Spotlight on United under Ruben Amorim: confident playmaker, 15+ goals from new signing, plus whimsical bets like Maguire scoring a ton via set-pieces.

7. Storylines to Watch – Premier League Football

• Mohamed Salah publicly names Arsenal as the title favourites, highlighting their transfer activity and rhythm
• The record-breaking spending spree (over £2 billion collectively) underscores a season of high expectations for the big clubs
• Global shifts in football: evolving Club World Cup formats and UEFA competitions are reshaping the commercial and broadcast landscape.