Manchester City Top, West Ham Bottom: My 2025-26 Premier League Predictions
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August 16, 2025
The Premier League never fails to deliver surprises, drama, and storylines that keep fans hooked week after week. With the 2025-26 season fast approaching, it’s time to look ahead and predict how England’s top flight might shape up. While football is famously unpredictable, patterns from last season, summer transfers, and managerial shifts give us some strong hints.
Manchester City remain the benchmark of English football. Pep Guardiola’s side has dominated the last decade, and despite challenges from Arsenal, Liverpool, and others, City’s squad depth, tactical adaptability, and winning mentality continue to set them apart. With Erling Haaland in his prime and young stars like Phil Foden and Rico Lewis growing in influence, City look well-equipped to clinch yet another title. Their consistency makes them the safest bet for top spot.
These clubs continue to punch above their historical weight. Newcastle’s financial backing, Villa’s European momentum, and Brighton’s smart recruitment mean they’ll hover around mid-table, occasionally threatening the top six.
The biggest shock in this prediction? West Ham United finishing bottom. The Hammers have been sliding since the departure of David Moyes, and with key players unsettled and inconsistency plaguing their performances, they risk falling into serious trouble. Lack of squad depth and managerial instability could spell disaster. Alongside them, newly promoted clubs and possibly Crystal Palace or Wolves might find themselves in danger.
Predicting the Premier League is a dangerous game—there are always shock results, underdog stories, and managerial sackings that flip the table on its head. But one thing feels inevitable: Manchester City’s dominance will continue, while clubs like West Ham may face a harsh reality check.