With the official Premier League fixture list for the 2025/26 season released, anticipation for the upcoming campaign is at an all-time high. It’s also a prime opportunity to look ahead and speculate on how each team might fare in the early stages. We’ve made projections for how the league table could look after the first seven matches.
Predicted Table Highlights After Seven Gameweeks
Bottom of the Table: Four Winless Teams?
The gap between the Premier League and the Championship appears to be growing. If our forecasts hold, newly promoted sides Leeds United, Sunderland, and Burnley will fail to secure a single win in their first seven matches. Burnley are expected to suffer the most, managing just one point, while Sunderland and Leeds each gather two. Wolves are also projected to struggle following the departure of key forward Matheus Cunha to Manchester United. Without their talisman, we predict Wolves will score only three goals and earn just two points from their first seven games.
Bottom 4 Predicted Standings:
- 17. Sunderland – 2 points
- 18. Leeds United – 2 points
- 19. Wolves – 2 points
- 20. Burnley – 1 point
Mid-Table: Mixed Fortunes for Historic Clubs
Everton, Brighton, and Palace Start Cautiously
Despite entering a new era with a fresh stadium, new owners, and David Moyes back at the helm, Everton are expected to tread carefully. They, along with Crystal Palace and Brighton, are all forecast to earn 8 points from their first seven matches. Fulham and West Ham are each tipped to collect just five points, while Brentford — adjusting to the loss of both Bryan Mbeumo and manager Thomas Frank — are also set for a slow start.
Mid-Table Predicted Standings:
- 11. Crystal Palace – 8 points
- 12. Everton – 8 points
- 13. Brighton – 8 points
- 14. Fulham – 5 points
- 15. Brentford – 5 points
- 16. West Ham – 5 points
Top Half: United and Spurs Climb Back
Big Clubs Eye Redemption
After disappointing campaigns, Manchester United and Tottenham are predicted to begin climbing back toward the top. United are tipped to win three and draw two of their first seven, losing only to City and Arsenal. Spurs, now led by Thomas Frank, are projected to earn four wins despite losses to Bournemouth and City.
Newcastle and Bournemouth are also expected to perform well early on, while Nottingham Forest continue their resurgence under Nuno Espírito Santo and could be level on points with the top five after seven games.
Top Half (6–10) Predicted Standings:
- 6. Nottingham Forest – 14 points
- 7. Bournemouth – 13 points
- 8. Tottenham – 13 points
- 9. Newcastle – 12 points
- 10. Manchester United – 11 points
Top 5: City and Liverpool Set the Pace
The Title Race Begins Early
Chelsea, fresh off a Europa Conference League triumph, are predicted to start strong with four wins in seven games. Aston Villa are expected to fare even better, notching five wins and boasting the second-best defensive record.
Arsenal have a tricky start with clashes against City and Liverpool, and they’re forecast to drop points in both. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Manchester City are expected to win six of their first seven matches. City’s superior goal difference — driven by attacking firepower from players like Haaland and Marmoush — puts them just ahead of the Reds at the top.
Top 5 Predicted Standings:
- 1. Manchester City – 19 points (18 GF / 4 GA, +14 GD)
- 2. Liverpool – 19 points (15 GF / 5 GA, +10 GD)
- 3. Arsenal – 16 points
- 4. Aston Villa – 16 points
- 5. Chelsea – (points not listed, likely around 14)
Summary
- Winless Sides: Burnley, Wolves, Leeds, Sunderland
- Surprise Packages: Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth
- Early Title Contenders: Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal
- Managerial Impact: Moyes (Everton), Frank (Spurs), Glasner (Palace), Iraola (Bournemouth) all key storylines
- Major Departures Hurting Clubs: Wolves (Cunha), Brentford (Mbeumo, Frank)
The 2025/26 season promises surprises, tough starts, and resurgent giants — all within the first seven matches
