3 contenders to win the Premier League 2026-27 title
What's the story
The 2026-27 Premier League season promises another thrilling title race, with several clubs strengthening their squads and fine-tuning their ambitions. While surprises are always possible, a handful of teams stand out as genuine contenders based on consistency, squad depth and managerial quality. Here are three clubs best placed to challenge for the Premier League crown this season.
Arsenal
Arsenal are favorites to defend the Premier League crown
Arsenal were crowned Premier League 2025-26 champions after an intense title race with Manchester City.
Under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners finally got hands to the coveted honor after having finished 2nd in each of the previous three seasons before that.
Arteta has built a solid side with immense depth.
With a couple of top signings and the platform present, Arsenal are favorites to win.
Man City
Can Man City start strong under Enzo Maresca?
Enzo Maresca came in as the Manchester City manager after Pep Guardiola left the club at end of last season.
City finished 2nd behind Arsenal but ended up winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup respectively.
Maresca has a big shoes to fill with Guardiola guiding City to 20 trophies in his 10-year spell.
Former Chelsea boss Maresca will look to start strongly.
Liverpool
Can Liverpool go big under Iraola?
Liverpool won the Premier League 2024-25 title under Arne Slot before finishing fifth last season.
Slot was sacked with Andoni Iraola of Bournemoth stepping in.
Bournemouth finished sixth under Iraola last season and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
A promising manager, Iraola has all the attributes to help Liverpool win their 3rd Premier League title.
He has the players to make things count.