Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Pundits Split on Premier League Top Four
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for the title, but can they defend it?
Arsenal
team
Season
2026-27
Pundits
26 BBC pundits
Champions
Arsenal
Margin
7 points clear of Man City
What happened. BBC Sport asked 26 pundits to predict the top four for the 2026-27 Premier League season, with Arsenal aiming to defend their title.
- Seven different teams named in 15 combinations.
- AI and Opta supercomputer agree on one prediction.
- Predictions made as of August 20, before transfer window closes.
The season kicks off with Arsenal as champions, but challengers are numerous.
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