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How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.

How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

Arsenal are set to retain their Premier League title, according to Phil McNulty's predictions. The team boasts quality throughout, with new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis having already proven their worth. Mikel Arteta's side will have the confidence of being champions. The squad is bolstered by the return of Erling Haaland, making any side with him as striker an automatic title contender.

Liverpool, meanwhile, have nine new managers and will face challenges in retaining the title. Andoni Iraola's arrival from Bournemouth aims to restore some order, but the transition may take time. Chelsea, under Michael Carrick, could also challenge for a top-four finish, thanks to notable signings like Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

Aston Villa, despite financial constraints, has potential under new manager Oliver Glasner, with young talent like Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Gomes holding promise. Tottenham Hotspur, with fresh investments in midfield, aims to avoid last season's struggles and build on De Zerbi's ambitious plans.

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