Premier League 2025/26 Preview: Fixtures, Transfers, Predictions & Top Stars to Watch

Claire Hannan

Aug 7, 2025

⚽Will this be the best season for years?

Get ready for the 2025/26 Premier League season! Explore key transfers, title predictions, top scorers, new managers, fixtures to watch and which manager might be sacked first. Full season preview.

The 2025/26 Premier League season is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling campaigns in recent memory. From blockbuster summer signings and rising young talents to managerial shake-ups and ownership changes, there's no shortage of storylines. Whether you're a fan, fantasy manager, blogger, or betting enthusiast, this guide delivers everything you need to know — all in one place.

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📊 Top 5 Premier League Goal Scorers (2024/25 Season)

Rank	Player	Club	Goals
1	Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	29
2	Erling Haaland	Manchester City	27
3	Alexander Isak	Newcastle United	24
4	Ollie Watkins	Aston Villa	20
5	Son Heung-min	Tottenham Hotspur	20

⚽️ Premier League 2025/26 Golden Boot Prediction

🥇 Top Prediction: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Why?
Salah won the Golden Boot last season (29 goals) and enters this campaign as Liverpool’s talisman once again.
Under Arne Slot, Liverpool will likely play a high-press, attack-heavy system — giving Salah even more opportunities. He’s also their penalty taker and is rarely injured.
Projected Goals: 26–30
Odds (approx): 7/2 to 5/1 favourite with most UK bookmakers

👀 Other Major Contenders

🥈 Erling Haaland (Man City)

Why? Still the most prolific striker on paper, but injuries in 2024/25 limited him to 27 goals so he may be rotated more this season.
Projected Goals: 23–27
Concerns: Slight dip in sharpness, more competition for goals from Foden, De Bruyne and Doku.

🥉 Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Why? Huge summer signing from Sporting Lisbon. If Arteta builds around him as a true No.9, he could fly. Arsenal create tons of chances.
Projected Goals: 20–24
Wildcard pick — less proven in the Premier League but high ceiling.

🎯 Wildcards to Watch

Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – deadly finisher; if fit all season, he could hit 20+.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – strong 2024/25 season; consistent, reliable but plays deeper at times.

🔁 Biggest Summer Transfers to Watch

🟥 Benjamin Šeško to Manchester United – £74M from RB Leipzig
🔵 Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal – £63.5M to lead the Gunners’ front line
🔴 Liverpool’s £250M spree – including Florian Wirtz, Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitiké
🔵 Tottenham sign Kudus – playmaker joins to refresh their midfield
🔁 Brighton’s future stars – six new young players including De Cuyper and Coppola

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🧠 New Managers, New Era

Club	New Manager	Replaces
Brentford	Keith Andrews	Thomas Frank
Brighton	Fabian Hürzeler	Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham	Thomas Frank	Ange Postecoglou

Managers like Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot enter this season under pressure to deliver silverware after years of close calls.

🔥 3 Must-Watch Fixtures This Season

Arsenal vs Manchester United (August 17) – Šeško vs Gyökeres: the new striker battle begins.
Liverpool vs Manchester City – Early title decider between Klopp's successor Slot and Pep.
Tottenham vs Brighton – Tactical showcase between Thomas Frank and Brighton’s progressive squad.

🗓️ Bookmark our Premier League 2025/26 Fixture Calendar

🧨 Who’ll Be the First Manager Sacked?

📉 Prediction: Keith Andrews (Brentford)

Brentford's rebuild under a rookie manager is fraught with risk. They’ve lost key players, are tipped for relegation and have already seen betting markets shift against them.

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🏟️ New Club Owners & What They Mean

No major ownership shifts this year, but…

· Brighton's owner Tony Bloom has acquired a stake in Hearts, signalling global ambition.

· Everton opens a state-of-the-art new stadium — stability off the pitch after turbulent seasons.

🔗 External Source: The Guardian: Brighton 2025/26 Preview

🧮 Final Table Prediction for 2025/26 (Top & Bottom)

	Club	Comment
1	Liverpool	Reinforced squad and momentum
2	Arsenal	Close title challenge likely
3	Manchester City	Still world class, slight regression
4	Newcastle United	Isak-led consistency
5	Chelsea	Squad overhaul starts to click
...	...
18	Brentford	Managerial risks and poor window
19	Sunderland	Struggles adapting to top flight
20	Burnley	Lack of depth, low spend

🧠 Key Takeaways for Fans, Bloggers & Analysts

· 🔥 Salah remains the most dominant player in the league.

· 📉 Brentford may be this season’s biggest fall.

· 🔄 New transfers could dramatically reshape the top four.

· 🔝 Expect Liverpool, Arsenal, and City to break away early.

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