The 2025-26 Premier League campaign has kicked off under a shadow of unprecedented investment and high expectations. Clubs collectively shattered spending records this summer, with total outlays surpassing £3 billion.
Among the biggest movers: Arsenal posted a net spend of approximately £251 million (≈£263 m spent, £11.6 m received). Liverpool were not far behind, with roughly £235 million net spend.
Even clubs outside the traditional “top six” shifted quickly to reinforce their squads.
At the same time, the managerial battleground remains as fierce as ever. At Arsenal, Mikel Arteta continues his tenure (since December 2019) aiming to convert momentum into silverware.
Across the city at Manchester City, long-serving tactician Pep Guardiola (in charge since 2016) is steering a team refreshed by heavy signings and looking to reclaim dominance.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s new era under Arne Slot (appointed June 2024) is already making waves.
One of the most headline-grabbing transfers this window was Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool—setting a new British record and signalling the club’s intent. His adaptation, goalscoring return, and fit within Slot’s system will be a major storyline.
On the pitch, the early form suggests a mixture of continuity and disruption: big spenders pushing even harder, smart mid-tier clubs making strategic gains, and smaller sides under mounting pressure to survive.
With such financial firepower and tactical shifts at the helm, the title race, European places battle and relegation fight are shaping up to be among the most compelling in recent years.
AI Predicted Final Premier League Table 2025/26
| Position | Team | Predicted Points |
| 1 | Arsenal | 86 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 83 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 78 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 71 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 66 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 63 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 60 |
| 8 | Manchester United | 58 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 56 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 52 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 50 |
| 12 | Brentford | 48 |
| 13 | Everton | 46 |
| 14 | Fulham | 44 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 42 |
| 16 | Leeds United | 39 |
| 17 | Burnley | 36 |
| 18 | Nottingham Forest | 34 |
| 19 | West Ham United | 32 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 29 |







