Premier League 2025-26 Season: Comprehensive Team Analysis, Transfers, and Predictions

The Premier League is back with the 2025-26 season, and it promises to be another thrilling chapter in football history. Here’s a detailed look at each of the 20 teams, their key transfers, and what to expect in the upcoming season.

1. Liverpool

Last Season's Finish: First (84 points, +45 goal differential)
Key Ins: Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong
Key Outs: Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, showed a more patient style last season, which paid off with a league title. The big question is whether their offensive rebuild will disrupt their balance.

2. Arsenal

Last Season's Finish: Second (74 points, +35 goal differential)
Key Ins: Martín Zubimendi, Viktor Gyökeres, Noni Madueke
Key Outs: Thomas Partey, Kieran Tierney

Arsenal’s defense was the best in the league last season, but they need to generate more quality chances to win the title.

3. Manchester City

Last Season's Finish: Third (71 points, +28 goal differential)
Key Ins: Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki
Key Outs: Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker

Manchester City’s defense is a concern, especially with Rodri’s injury history. They need to shore up their midfield to compete for the title.

4. Chelsea

Last Season's Finish: Fourth (69 points, +21 goal differential)
Key Ins: João Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato
Key Outs: Noni Madueke, João Félix

Chelsea’s endless talent churn continues, but they need stability to make a serious title run.

5. Brighton & Hove Albion

Last Season's Finish: Eighth (61 points, +7 goal differential)
Key Ins: Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper, Tom Watson
Key Outs: João Pedro, Simon Adingra

Brighton’s young squad needs someone to break out to improve their midtable finish.

6. Newcastle United

Last Season's Finish: Fifth (66 points, +21 goal differential)
Key Ins: Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw, Aaron Ramsdale
Key Outs: Lloyd Kelly, Sean Longstaff

Newcastle’s success depends on who will score the goals, especially with Alexander Isak’s future uncertain.

7. Aston Villa

Last Season's Finish: Sixth (66 points, +7 goal differential)
Key Ins: Evann Guessand, Yasin Ozcan
Key Outs: Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Philippe Coutinho

Villa’s attack needs more firepower to improve on last season’s finish.

8. AFC Bournemouth

Last Season's Finish: Ninth (56 points, +12 goal differential)
Key Ins: Djordje Petrovic, Adrien Truffert
Key Outs: Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen

Bournemouth’s high-tempo style was exciting, but injuries and fatigue took their toll. They need depth to sustain their performance.

9. Tottenham Hotspur

Last Season's Finish: 17th (38 points, -1 goal differential)
Key Ins: Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso
Key Outs: Son Heung-Min, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Spurs need to improve their attack and defense to bounce back from a disappointing season.

10. Crystal Palace

Last Season's Finish: 12th (53 points, +0 goal differential)
Key Ins: Borna Sosa, Walter Benítez
Key Outs: Rob Holding, Jeffrey Schlupp

Palace’s second-half performance was impressive, but they need to decide whether to cash in on their players or push for a higher finish.

11. Manchester United

Last Season's Finish: 15th (42 points, -10 goal differential)
Key Ins: Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha
Key Outs: Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelöf

United’s revamped forward line needs to deliver more goals, but their midfield remains a concern.

12. Nottingham Forest

Last Season's Finish: Seventh (65 points, +12 goal differential)
Key Ins: Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha
Key Outs: Anthony Elanga, Danilo

Forest’s overachievement last season was largely due to Chris Wood’s goals. They need to find a new source of goals to sustain their performance.

13. Fulham

Last Season's Finish: 11th (54 points, +0 goal differential)
Key Ins: Benjamin Lecomte
Key Outs: Carlos Vinícius, Willian

Fulham’s aging squad needs to turn over, and Rodrigo Muniz’s potential departure is a concern.

14. Brentford

Last Season's Finish: 10th (56 points, +9 goal differential)
Key Ins: Antoni Milambo, Michael Kayode, Caoimhin Kelleher
Key Outs: Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Norgaard

Brentford’s distinctive style needs to continue despite losing key players.

15. Everton

Last Season's Finish: 13th (48 points, -2 goal differential)
Key Ins: Thierno Barry, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carlos Alcaraz
Key Outs: Neal Maupay, Mason Holgate

Everton’s new signings need to deliver to avoid another relegation battle.

16. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Last Season's Finish: 16th (42 points, -15 goal differential)
Key Ins: Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias, David Moller Wolfe
Key Outs: Matheus Cunha, Rayan Aït-Nouri

Wolves need to find a new identity after losing key players.

17. West Ham United

Last Season's Finish: 14th (43 points, -16 goal differential)
Key Ins: Jean-Clair Todibo, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Mads Hermansen
Key Outs: Mohammed Kudus, Vladimír Coufal

West Ham’s defense improved under Graham Potter, but they need a more dynamic attack.

18. Leeds United

Last Season's Finish: First in the English Championship (100 points, +65 goal differential)
Key Ins: Anton Stach, Jaka Bijol, Lucas Perri
Key Outs: Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo

Leeds’ Championship dominance needs to translate to the Premier League to avoid relegation.

19. Sunderland

Last Season's Finish: Fourth in the English Championship (76 points, +14 goal differential)
Key Ins: Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, Enzo Le Fée
Key Outs: Jobe Bellingham, Tom Watson

Sunderland’s logical offseason moves need to help them survive in the Premier League.

20. Burnley

Last Season's Finish: Second in the English Championship (100 points, +53 goal differential)
Key Ins: Lesley Ugochukwu, Armando Broja, Loum Tchaouna
Key Outs: James Trafford, Han-Noah Massengo

Burnley’s overperformance last season was largely due to James Trafford’s heroics. They need to find a new way to succeed in the Premier League.

Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis as the season progresses!