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Supercomputer Predicts Final Premier League Table for 2025/26 Season

A cutting-edge supercomputer has simulated the entire 2025/26 Premier League campaign based on the newly released fixture list. With surprises, heartbreaks, and a thrilling title race, here's how each club is predicted to finish – starting from the bottom.

20. Leeds United – 28 points

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Leeds United's return to the Premier League could be short-lived. The supercomputer expects them to finish dead last, but with 12 more points than Southampton managed the year before.

19. Sunderland – 32 points

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Sunderland’s top-flight comeback is predicted to end in relegation as well. Despite the drop, their tally of 32 points suggests a more competitive showing than Ipswich last season.

18. Burnley – 35 points

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Vincent Kompany's former side are tipped to fall just short of survival. With 35 points, they improve significantly on Leicester's effort last year but still face the drop.

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17. Nottingham Forest – 40 points

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After a stunning run to European qualification in 2024/25, Forest come crashing back to reality. European football and league survival will be tough to juggle, but they narrowly stay up.

16. Bournemouth – 43 points

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Andoni Iraola’s second season doesn’t match the highs of his first. With the loss of key players, Bournemouth slide down the table but still avoid the relegation fight.

15. Crystal Palace – 45 points

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Despite FA Cup glory, Palace are projected to regress. Hopes of a breakout year fade as they struggle to break into the top half.

14. Fulham – 48 points

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Fulham's steady mid-table presence continues under Marco Silva. Still, a slip from recent form suggests concerns about squad depth and ambition.

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13. Brentford – 50 points

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With Thomas Frank gone, Brentford lose some of their identity. A lower finish than previous years points to a transitional season.

12. Wolverhampton Wanderers – 52 points

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Wolves continue their quiet progress under Vitor Pereira. The absence of Matheus Cunha hurts, but they climb from last year’s 16th-place finish.

11. Brighton & Hove Albion – 54 points

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Brighton drop slightly from their European place last season. Fabian Hürzeler still earns praise, but repeating 2024/25’s success proves difficult.

10. Everton – 56 points

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David Moyes helps engineer a solid mid-table campaign. As the club transitions to a new stadium era, things look more optimistic for the Toffees.

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9. West Ham United – 60 points

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The Hammers surge up the standings, climbing five spots. Their strong finish suggests renewed European ambitions in East London.

8. Newcastle United – 63 points

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Eddie Howe's project holds steady, even if Champions League dreams remain out of reach. A post-Isak era looms large over the club’s attacking identity.

7. Tottenham Hotspur – 67 points

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Fresh off their Europa League triumph, Spurs fail to crack the top four. Despite high hopes, a disjointed summer and new management affect consistency.

6. Aston Villa – 70 points

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Villa continue their push for ‘big six’ status, securing another top-six finish. Champions League qualification just escapes them once again.

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5. Manchester United – 76 points

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United bounce back dramatically from their worst-ever campaign last year. Under Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils are reborn – but fall just short of the top four.

4. Chelsea – 79 points

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After winning the Club World Cup, Chelsea return to the Champions League. Enzo Maresca steadies the ship and guides the Blues into fourth.

3. Liverpool – 85 points

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Arne Slot’s new-look Liverpool can’t defend their crown. Despite exciting signings like Wirtz and Ekitike, their defense lets them down in key games.

2. Arsenal – 88 points

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For the third season in a row, Arsenal finish as runners-up. Mikel Arteta's side remain consistent, but a lack of cutting edge denies them the title once more.

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1. Manchester City – 92 points

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City reclaim their throne, proving once again why they’re the team to beat. With Haaland firing in 36 goals and Guardiola’s system still unmatched, they edge out the competition by four points.