The new Premier League season is on the horizon and while some fans are full of anxiety about how their team will perform ahead of the new campaign, there is always a spare bit of time to throw some outragous predictions into the world.
In 2025/26, nothing will be straightforward. The top flight is as competitive as it ever has been and teams are spending serious money in a bid to get their hands on the ultimate prize.
Only one team can win the title but each club will have their own individual aims for the season. Some will be expected to perform better than others but there are always a few surprises.
101GreatGoals.com picks out a bold prediction for each side ahead of the opening weekend of action.
Disclaimer: Some are more positive than others; you have been warned!
Arsenal
In 2025/26, Mikel Arteta’s nearly-squad finally breaks through and wins Arsenal’s first Premier League title since 2004.
Their run will be powered by a midfield renaissance and a strikeforce that racks up more than 75 goals. Bukayo Saka scores 20 in the league and new signing Viktor Gyokeres easily reaches double figures.
Aston Villa
Villa shock everyone by finishing inside the top four. Fuelled by a ruthless counter-attacking style under Unai Emery, Leon Bailey scores more than 15 goals and the Villans do not lose at home.
Bournemouth
The Cherries make a huge run for the European places and secure a Conference League spot. Despite no Dean Huijsen at the back, Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert continue their dynamic partnership to make Bournemouth a danger to every side.
Brentford
Brentford’s summer departures mean the Bees fall back into the Championship. Bryan Mbeumo’s departure, alongside Thomas Frank, leave the West London club in freefall, and their terrific run in the top flight comes to an end.
Brighton
Brighton continue to develop their squad with young talent but take a step back in results, flirting with relegation battles before securing survival in the final weeks. Fabian Hurzeler gets the sack after falling out with the board over transfers.
Burnley
Burnley return to the Premier League with a bang, staying up comfortably thanks to a gritty defensive style and a cutting edge under Scott Parker.
Chelsea
Chelsea’s mega-spending finally clicks, with new signings dominating. They finish second, narrowly missing out on the title to Arsenal. Cole Palmer is PFA player of the year.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace suffer from injuries and fall to a 16th-placed finish but win the Conference League. The Eagles will be blessed by their demotion from the Europa League and bring home yet another piece of silverware.
Everton
Under David Moyes, Everton join Bournemouth in the European run, but just miss out. Jack Grealish finds his feet again, recapturing his Aston Villa form and almost leading the Toffees into the promised land, netting 10 goals on the way.
Fulham
Fulham struggle. Marco Silva gets the sack and Craven Cottage sees just two wins all season. Their away form does enough to keep them up but only just.
Leeds United
Leeds, despite the protests of their fans, head straight back down. Daniel Farke loses his cool in an interview and walks, leaving a newcomer to pick up the pieces in the second half of the season. They do beat Liverpool at Anfield to stop their title charge, though.
Liverpool
The hype around Liverpool is short-lived. Even if they do land Alexander Isak, the overload of expensive signings disrupts the flow they had in Arne Slot’s first campaign. They finish fourth and go trophyless in one of the biggest shocks of the season.
Manchester City
City stall again, and Pep Guardiola announces he will leave the club at the end of the season. Erling Haaland nets more than 30 goals, but the glory days do not return.
Manchester United
Manchester United look unstoppable for the first 10 games of the season, but they suffer a tremendous drop-off despite having no European football. Andre Onana drops a record-number of errors leading to goals, costing the Red Devils a spot in Europe.
Newcastle
Newcastle push hard for the top four but fall just short. That disappointment is made up for, though, having won back-to-back EFL Cup titles earlier in the season. Fans call for a statue of Eddie Howe outside St James’ Park.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest fall back into reality with a relegation scare. Their workload alongside the Europa League commitments prove to be too much, with Morgan Gibbs-White – who came so close to joining Tottenham – having his worst campaign at the City Ground.
Sunderland
Sunderland shock people by mounting a top-half challenge. Led by Granit Xhaka, the Black Cats put their money where their mouth is and topple some giants across the 2025/26 campaign.
Tottenham
Spurs return to form under Thomas Frank. They secure a spot in Europe and continue their silverware run by bagging the FA Cup, beating arch-rivals Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium.
West Ham
West Ham’s reliance on Jarrod Bowen is the Hammers’ demise. Graham Potter’s reign comes to an early end and the club are relegated. Bowen joins Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah next summer.
Wolves
Wolves join West Ham in the drop zone. The losses of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri prove too difficult to overcome, scoring the lowest number of goals in the league.
