The 2026/27 Premier League season is upon us, with London’s six top-flight sides looking to make their mark on the season. A fresh start, offers renewed hope and plenty of new faces, but what chances do the clubs realistically have this season?
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Arsenal (Last Season: 1st)
After a superb 2025/26 season which saw a Premier League title and UEFA Champions League final appearance, Mikel Arteta has looked to strengthen further, with winger, Christian Tzolis coming in and Bruno Guimaraes arriving from Newcastle, to further bolster an already impressive central midfield. A defender and a striker would put the icing on the transfer window cake but exits may be required before that can happen.
With main rivals, Manchester City moving on from the Pep Guardiola era, and Liverpool rebuilding under Andoni Iraola, the path looks clear for another Gunners’ title run, while another deep run in Europe is also expected. Post World Cup fitness will need to be managed, but Arsenal do have a capable squad, and If anything, complacency looks to be the Gunners most dangerous opponent.
Brentford (Last Season: 9th)
The Bees finished ninth last season under Keith Andrews, narrowly missing out on European football on goal difference, but equalling their best ever finish in the top flight. The challenge now for the West London side is going that extra step and getting into Europe.
In terms of transfers, the big signing so far is Mamadou Sangare, who arrived from Lens for a club record £41 million, and slots into midfield, which has seen both Jordan Henderson and Frank Onyeka moved on. Jayden Antony and Callum Wilson are not necessarily exciting signings but will fit into the work ethic expected by the manager. This season will be a little tougher I feel, but another mid-table finish looks likely, with a cup run potentially on the cards.
Chelsea (Last Season: 10th)
The revolving doors at Stamford Bridge have been extremely busy this Summer, with new manager, Mikel Alonso overseeing £500 million worth of transfer dealings so far. Marc Cucurella was the biggest exit, leaving for Real Madrid, but the incomings have got Blues fans excited, with Morgan Rogers’ signing leading the way, in a £117 million move from Aston Villa.
Chelsea’s lack of European football could be a catalyst for the season ahead, with player freshness a highly valued commodity in a post World Cup season. The squad still needs to be trimmed down to avoid unwanted dissent, although the addition of Jordan Henderson may be a clever signing in such a young squad. With other sides rebuilding or adjusting to new managers, the Blues could gatecrash the top four, especially, if they get off to a fast start.
Crystal Palace (Last Season: 15th)
What a time to be an Eagles fan! Three trophies in the last two seasons and more European football to come. It’s fair to say, it’s been a heady time for Palace fans, but with new man, Pierre Sage taking over, can he push the Eagles up the table?
The transfer market has been quiet for Palace, with Maxence Lacroix leaving for Chelsea, with Oscar Mingueza and Takehiro Tomiyasu coming in as potential replacements. I would expect several more additions to the side, with minor concerns over survival after last season, but I do not expect much of an improvement, with the Eagles flying a little too close to the sun once again.
Fulham (Last Season: 11th)
The Cottagers finished 11th last season and were another side who narrowly missed Europe. This season, with Alvaro Arbeloa at the helm, there is an air of optimism among Fulham fans, especially with the signings of two Real Madrid starlets in Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios, while Shea Charles has also signed from Southampton.
Goals will be a concern, with both Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez leaving over the Summer, having contributed nineteen of the 47 league goals scored last season. Jonah Kusi-Asare did come in, but at 18 years old, he will need someone alongside to contribute and if the goals do dry up, the last thing Fulham fans will want is to be looking over their shoulders at the bottom three.
Tottenham Hotspur (Last Season: 17th)
After successive 17th placed finishes and surviving on the final day of last season, the Spurs’ hierarchy finally saw sense and opened their wallets. Spurs fans breathed a sigh of relief, as the self-imposed financial constraints were finally thrown off, with Roberto De Zerbi spending over £200 million on revamping the side, with Van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson, Fernandes and Tonali among the new additions.
With no European football, Spurs, like Chelsea have the luxury of being fully focused on the Premier League, however, it remains to be seen how quickly the side gels. The Lilywhites and especially De Zerbi need a strong start to the season, especially to get fans onside once again, and if they do, they should be in the hunt for a place in Europe, as I don’t feel they quite have enough to challenge for Champions League spots just yet.
