Premier League returns this Friday

Transfermarkt writers weigh champions, relegation and awards after a record transfer window.

TM writers predict title race and top scorers in Premier League

The Premier League returns this Friday after a summer where clubs spent a combined €2.39 billion on transfers. Transfermarkt writers publish predictions on who will win the title, who finishes in the top four, who goes down and who surprises. The consensus sees Liverpool as a strong title contender, but concerns linger about their defense and aging stars. Arsenal are praised for balance and depth, potentially challenging for the crown if they add a left winger before the deadline. Manchester City remain a threat, with injuries to Rodri cited as a potential obstacle. Manchester United enter the season with ambitious summer signings and no European fixtures, a combination some see as an edge. Everton are tipped for stability under David Moyes with smart signings, while Florian Wirtz and Erling Haaland loom large in the narrative of this season. Haaland is forecast to top the goals chart, and Martín Zubimendi is highlighted as a sought after midfielder who could tilt the balance for several clubs.

The piece shows how the transfer window shapes expectations. Record spending underlines the league’s financial dynamics, pushing managers to deliver quickly or risk being left behind. The writers prefer a balance of squad health and tactical tweaks over big-name signings alone, and they weigh the absence of European football for some clubs as a real factor in form and fatigue. Depth and adaptation look set to define the season rather than a single, blockbuster arrival.

Highlights

A season that tests depth, planning and nerve as much as talent.