Michael Owen makes stunning Final 2025/26 Premier League Table – Makes Big Spurs Call
Michael Owen Lifts the Lid on His Bold 2025/26 Premier League Predictions – From Relegation Battles to Liverpool’s Treble Chase
The wait is over. The Premier League – the world’s most-watched football competition – roars back into action this weekend, and excitement is crackling in the air. With fresh signings, new managers, and renewed ambitions, the coming campaign promises another nine months of drama. And, as ever, the opening weekend is a breeding ground for bold predictions.
One of the most eye-catching comes from former England striker Michael Owen, who has revealed his full forecast for the 2025/26 table. In Owen’s view, Liverpool’s huge summer outlay will pay off handsomely, while some clubs face an uphill climb they may not survive.
Liverpool Tipped to Dominate Again
For many observers, Liverpool’s relentless summer recruitment – nearly £300 million spent on strengthening Arne Slot’s squad – signals another title-winning season. Owen doesn’t just think they’ll retain their crown; he’s backing them to do it emphatically, potentially sweeping three of the four trophies available. The former Ballon d’Or runner-up even predicts a personal haul of accolades: record signing Florian Wirtz as Playmaker of the Year, Mohamed Salah claiming a record fifth Golden Boot, and Slot himself crowned Manager of the Year.
“I think they’re streets ahead,” Owen explained. “They’re my favourites for the Premier League, Champions League, and one of the domestic cups.”
Should Liverpool deliver on that promise, they could stretch their lead over Manchester United as England’s most decorated club – a worrying prospect for their rivals.
A Grim Forecast for the Newly Promoted
At the other end of the table, Owen sees no happy ending for the league’s newcomers. If his prediction plays out, this season would mark the third consecutive year in which all three promoted teams go straight back down – a stark reminder of the widening chasm between the Premier League and the Championship.
Burnley, who finished last season with an astonishing defensive record of just 16 goals conceded in 46 games, are nonetheless tipped to finish rock bottom. Leeds United and Sunderland, despite their own impressive promotions, are predicted to join them in the drop, with Owen convinced their summer business hasn’t closed the gap.
Brentford and Wolves Just Survive
Hovering just above the trapdoor in Owen’s table are Brentford in 17th. The Bees have endured a chaotic summer, losing manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham and top scorer Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United. To make matters worse, key forward Yoane Wissa is linked with a late-window switch to Newcastle. Wolves, stripped of Rayan Aït-Nouri and Matheus Cunha, don’t fare much better, scraping 16th.
Palace Slip, West Ham Stagnate, Bournemouth Regress
Crystal Palace, fresh from lifting both the FA Cup and the Community Shield, are viewed as potential dark horses by some pundits. But Owen isn’t buying it. He drops them to 15th, pointing to a thin squad, a quiet transfer market, and the demands of the Europa Conference League.
West Ham are pinned to 14th – identical to last season – while Bournemouth slide to 13th after failing to replicate the spark that nearly pushed them into Europe last term. Fulham, meanwhile, tread water in 12th under Marco Silva.
Forest’s Fairytale on Hold
Nottingham Forest’s defensive fortress at the City Ground was the envy of the league last season, conceding fewer home goals than anyone else. Coupled with Europa League qualification, optimism was soaring. But Owen suspects it may have been a one-season wonder, predicting an 11th-place finish that would feel like a step back for supporters hoping for a sustained rise.
Everton Break into the Top Half
Perhaps the most intriguing mid-table pick is Everton in ninth. Under new American owners, in a brand-new stadium, and with David Moyes back at the helm, the Toffees have been ambitious. Iliman Ndiaye, Villarreal striker Thierno Barry, and Manchester City’s Jack Grealish (on loan with an option to buy) give them new attacking bite. Owen sees the “feel-good factor” propelling them into the top half – and maybe even sniffing at Europe.
United, Newcastle, Villa Battle Behind the Elite
Manchester United’s forward line has been reshaped with Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo, but Owen still questions their defence, midfield, and goalkeeping. He tips them for sixth, just behind Aston Villa, who are hamstrung by a quiet, PSR-restricted summer. Newcastle, despite the Alexander Isak transfer saga, are backed to finish eighth under Eddie Howe.
Tottenham’s Stunning Rise
The boldest call of all? Tottenham Hotspur. After limping to 17th last season, Owen believes Thomas Frank’s appointment and smart recruitment could spark a 12-place leap into the top five – and a return to Champions League football. Already strengthened by Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha, Spurs are still pushing for Eberechi Eze and Savinho before the window closes.
That surge would place them just behind last year’s unchanged top four: Chelsea in fourth, Manchester City in third as their rebuild gathers pace, Arsenal enduring another runners-up finish, and Liverpool storming to the title.
The Stage is Set
If Owen’s predictions hold, 2025/26 will deliver a season of clear divides – a title race dominated by Liverpool, a relegation scrap where promoted sides are overwhelmed, and a few surprise risers like Spurs and Everton injecting fresh storylines. But as every football fan knows, predictions are the easy part. What unfolds over the next nine months will depend on injuries, momentum, and the kind of shocks that make the Premier League the most unpredictable league in the world.