Look Away, Arsenal Fans: Supercomputer Predicts Who Will Clinch the 2025/26 Premier League Title

As anticipation builds ahead of the 2025/26 English Premier League season, a supercomputer from Sportscasting has simulated the final table — and the results are bound to disappoint several top clubs. 

With the new campaign kicking off the weekend of August 16–17, predictions are already flying, but this AI model has offered a data-backed outlook on what fans might expect from the season ahead.

Unfortunately for Arsenal fans, the forecast suggests another near miss in their ongoing pursuit of Premier League glory — and worse still, Liverpool’s title defense appears set to falter under Arne Slot’s leadership.

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Despite coming off a rare season without silverware, Manchester City are tipped to bounce back in dominant fashion. 

The supercomputer predicts Pep Guardiola's side will top the table with 92 points, edging out their London rivals Arsenal, who are forecast to finish four points behind on 88 — marking their fourth consecutive second-place finish.

City’s resurgence will reportedly be spearheaded by a revitalized Erling Haaland, who is expected to rediscover his best form by netting a jaw-dropping 36 goals in 38 matches.

 After falling short last season, City look set to reassert their domestic dominance with a familiar formula of attacking efficiency and tactical brilliance.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are tipped to improve slightly, buoyed by a strong summer that included the signing of Swedish striker Victor Gyokeres. 

But once again, Mikel Arteta's men are projected to fall just short — a growing theme in recent years that may test the patience of fans desperate for a long-awaited title.

The prediction is particularly sobering for Liverpool, who despite investing over €300 million this summer — and potentially another €150 million if they secure Alexander Isak from Newcastle — are projected to finish third with 85 points, just a single point improvement from their title-winning 2024/25 campaign.

The AI suggests that Arne Slot’s new-look side might struggle to maintain consistency against their elite rivals.

Chelsea round out the top four, with 79 points and signs of progress under their evolving project. Meanwhile, Manchester United, now under Rúben Amorim, are expected to take a step forward.

 The Red Devils are predicted to finish fifth, a marked improvement that could secure a return to Champions League football — especially if the UEFA coefficient again allows for five English teams in Europe's premier competition.

The battle for European qualification remains fierce, with Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Newcastle completing the top eight, while West Ham and Everton are projected to land in the top half of the table.

At the other end, the supercomputer delivers a grim outlook for the newly promoted clubs. Burnley (18th), Sunderland (19th), and Leeds United (20th) are all predicted to go straight back down to the Championship — a brutal but not uncommon fate for recently promoted teams. Leeds’ relegation would come despite winning the Championship title in 2024/25.

In all, the 2025/26 season appears poised to deliver more heartbreak for Arsenal and plenty of intrigue across the league. 

While supercomputer predictions are never gospel, they offer a compelling glimpse into the challenges and narratives that could shape the season ahead. And if this model proves right, the Premier League crown is heading back to the Etihad — leaving the Gunners and Reds to wonder what might have been.