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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 is predicted to retain the Premier League title they won last season, thanks to their strong squad and confidence in their abilities. Manchester City is expected to have a successful season as well, with the addition of high-profile players like Ayyoub Bouaddi and Erling Haaland, who are both capable of leading the team to more silverware.

Liverpool, on the other hand, will likely end up in a top-four position, thanks to the return of some key players and the arrival of young talents like Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni. Chelsea, despite their history of managerial changes, has the potential to perform well in the Premier League, thanks to the support of manager Xabi Alonso and the arrival of promising players like Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix.

Manchester United, under the guidance of Michael Carrick, is expected to reach the upper reaches of the Premier League, but a title challenge is unlikely this season. Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, has the potential to make a strong comeback, thanks to the arrival of Alejandro Garnacho and the signing of Johan Manzambi. Tottenham Hotspur, with a newfound ambition and a strong squad, is poised to challenge for a higher position in the league.

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