Football NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Supercomputer tips Arsenal to retain Premier League crown
Sky Sports' 10,000 simulations see Arsenal repeat as champions, edging out Manchester City.


Arsenal
team
Predicted finish
1st (Arsenal)
Points
85.2 (Arsenal)
Runner-up
Manchester City
Relegated
Coventry, Ipswich, Hull
What happened. Sky Sports' supercomputer, based on 10,000 simulations, predicts Arsenal will retain the Premier League title with 85.2 points, nearly four clear of Manchester City.
- Liverpool predicted to climb to third under Andoni Iraola.
- Manchester United drop to fourth despite strong finish.
- Chelsea rise to fifth with Xabi Alonso and £117m Morgan Rogers.
The predicted table sets expectations for the 2026/27 season, with new managers and big signings shaping the race.
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