Premier League predictions: Who are top title contenders?

The 2025-26 Premier League season is here, and Liverpool returns as the reigning title-holders.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea rounded out the top four last season. Are there any other clubs that can break into the top four?

Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton were relegated. Promoted from the Championship were Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland. What are those clubs’ chances of staying up in the Premier League?

Last season, Liverpool’s Mo Salah won the Golden Boot with 29 goals; Erling Haaland won the Golden Boot in the two seasons prior. Which player is the favorite to be the Premiership’s top goal scorer this season?

Here are USA TODAY Sports’ experts’ predictions for the upcoming Premier League season:

Premier League 2025-26 top four finishers

Premier League 2025-26 relegated teams

Premier League 2025-26 Golden Boot winner