Premier League 2026-27 predictions: BBC experts choose
BBC Sport asked 26 football experts to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title and which teams will finish in the top four. Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea feature prominently in these predictions.
Premier League 2026-27 predictions: BBC experts choose
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Context
Predictions from experts and Opta's 'supercomputer' show that Arsenal has a high chance of defending the Premier League crown. The team's transformation under Arteta's guidance has produced a remarkable season, and maintaining this form will be key to success next season.
Why this is important
Arsenal ended the 22-year wait to become Premier League champion last season, which not only brought joy to fans but also created great pressure for coach Mikel Arteta to defend the title. With strong support from experts, Arsenal is expected to continue to maintain impressive performance and compete for the championship in the 2026-27 season.
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- BBC Sport asked 26 football experts to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title and which teams will finish in the top 4.
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Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to become Premier League champions last season, but can they continue to defend their crown? This is coach Mikel Arteta's next goal, as his team ended last season with a 7-point advantage over their closest rival, Manchester City. So who will challenge them in the 2026-27 season? We asked 26 BBC football experts to predict their top four, along with reasons for their choices.
In addition to experts, we also consulted AI and presented results from Opta's "supercomputer". The AI's predictions were generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat, we simply asked the tool "predict the Premier League standings for the 2026-27 season". Opta's "supercomputer" is essentially a complex algorithm that uses a model based on betting market odds and a power ranking calculated by the sports analytics company based on past results. It simulated the results of all 380 Premier League matches 10,000 times and came to the same conclusion as the AI and three of the experts.
According to a combination of 28 predictions, the overall expected ranking is: 1. Arsenal (109 points) 2. Manchester City (73 points) 3. Liverpool (38 points) 4. Chelsea (35 points) 5. Manchester United (21 points) 6. Aston Villa and Tottenham (both 2 points).
Arsenal - "Arteta's army continues to march on"
Last season, only 17% of BBC experts (6/35) thought Arsenal would become champions. However, this year, 89% (25/28) think they will successfully defend the throne and no one thinks they will finish the season lower than second place.
According to Theo Walcott: "They have the biggest advantage - continuity. Mikel Arteta is still there, they are coming from an 85-point championship winning season and have strengthened the squad instead of having to rebuild." Thomas Hitzlsperger commented: "Arsenal are the team to beat. Unlike many of their opponents, they retain their coach and each season the team plays together and adds new players."
Danny Murphy also emphasized: "It's difficult to name a champion at the moment, especially when it seems like all the top teams have a lot to do before the transfer window closes, but I can't ignore Arsenal as champions."
Manchester City - "They are restructuring but will still be there"
Manchester City are the team predicted by experts to finish top in eight out of 10 seasons under Pep Guardiola since 2016, and have won the championship six times during that period. However, ahead of Enzo Maresca's first season in charge, only 12% (3/26) thought they would win the title again.
Thomas Hitzlsperger said: "City are the only English team to have been consistently in the Champions League since 2011, which is quite an achievement considering the fierce competition at the top of the Premier League table."
Liverpool - "A work in progress but Iraola is exciting"
New Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola led Bournemouth to finish last season one place and three points lower than Liverpool. Last season, 22 out of 35 BBC experts predicted Liverpool would become champions and only three thought they would finish lower than second place. This year, however, only four of the 28 predicted they would finish higher than third place.
What happens next
Based on the predictions of 26 experts and AI, Arsenal is expected to top the Premier League table with 109 points, while Manchester City and Liverpool are also predicted to be in the top 4. This shows that next season will be very competitive, and fans can expect exciting matches between top teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Arsenal defend their Premier League title in the 2026-27 season?
According to the predictions of 89% of BBC experts, Arsenal has a high chance of successfully defending the championship.
Where does Manchester City stand in the 2026-27 season rankings prediction?
Manchester City is predicted to be in second place with 73 points.
How many points are Liverpool and Chelsea predicted to have in the 2026-27 season?
Liverpool is predicted to have 38 points, while Chelsea will have 35 points.
Who is Arsenal's coach in the 2026-27 season?
Arsenal's coach is Mikel Arteta.
When will Arsenal play their next match in the 2026-27 season?
Information about Arsenal's next match in the 2026-27 season has not been provided in the article.
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