Ranking every Premier League team before the most unpredictable season in years
Arsenal’s strength and depth makes them our favourites to defend their title but who will challenge them?
The Premier League season of 2025 is set to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, as the defending champions Arsenal kick off what looks to be a season full of surprises. Following Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has now become the longest-serving Premier League manager, bringing a sense of relative stability to the club after a tumultuous summer.
Nine clubs changed managers during the transfer window, while Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi began their first full seasons at Manchester United and Tottenham, respectively.
Andoni Iraola takes charge of Liverpool, and Xabi Alonso arrives at Chelsea, both adding to the uncertainty in the league. Meanwhile, three clubs - Coventry City, Ipswich Town, and Hull City - were promoted from the Championship last season, replacing the relegated West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves. These teams will be hoping to build on their promotion and learn from Sunderland, who qualified for European competition in their first season back in the top flight.
Hull City, who ranked 23rd in the Championship according to Opta despite their unexpected promotion, are currently the 20th-ranked team in the Premier League. They will face a challenging campaign as relegation favorites, but their history suggests they can defy the odds. Ipswich Town, returning to the Premier League after a disappointing 2024-25 season, have brought in new signings Emersonn and Daizen Maeda to bolster their attack under new manager Gary O’Neil.
Coventry City, who have ended a 25-year absence from the Premier League, have signed key players like Frank Lampard and Caleb Yirenkyi in a bid to bridge the gap between themselves and the top of the table. Brighton, who recently returned to the Premier League after a two-year absence, face a potential challenge from Crystal Palace's success in the Conference League.
Newcastle United, meanwhile, are in a precarious position following the departure of Eddie Howe, with new manager Matthias Jaissle tasked with rebuilding the team.
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