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!