The Premier League title race is the battle to become champions of England’s top flight. The 2026/2027 season started on 21 August 2026 and ends in May 2027. This season is particularly notable because Arsenal are the defending champions and five of the 20 clubs come from London. In this article, we look at which London clubs have the best chance of winning the title, what the odds suggest and the historical title record of London teams.
Which London Team Is Most Likely To Win The Premier League in 2026/2027?
Arsenal are by far the London team most likely to win the Premier League in 2026/2027, with odds of 6/4 and a 38% chance according to Premier League table predictions of FootballPredictions.com and the Opta Supercomputer’s 10,000 pre-season simulations. Arsenal won their first title in 22 years last season, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City. Only three clubs have successfully defended the title in the Premier League era: Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City. Arsenal beat Man City 3-0 in the Community Shield, providing further confidence ahead of another strong season. Chelsea at 6/1 and Tottenham at around 18/1 are the other London contenders, but the Opta Supercomputer rates their chances significantly lower than Arsenal’s.
Which London Team Is Most Unlikely To Win The Premier League in 2026/2027?
Crystal Palace are the London team most unlikely to win the Premier League in 2026/2027, with odds of around 500/1 and an implied probability of less than 0.2%. Crystal Palace won the Conference League last season but finished mid-table in the Premier League. Brentford at around 300/1 and Fulham at around 250/1 complete the list of London outsiders. Experts at FootballPredictions.com stress that all three clubs lack the squad depth and budget required to perform consistently at title-challenging level across 38 matches.
What Are The Probabilities for a Team From London To Win the Premier League?
The probabilities for a team from London to win the Premier League in 2026/2027 amount to a combined chance of around 45% to 50%. Arsenal account for the largest share, with an Opta probability of 38%. Chelsea add around 8% to 10% based on their bookmaker price of 6/1, while Tottenham contribute around 3%. Brentford, Fulham and Crystal Palace are statistically negligible. Data from FootballPredictions.com confirms that this is the first time in years that a London club has started the season as clear title favourite, making the probability of a London champion historically high.
Which London Teams Are Active In the Premier League?
The London teams active in the Premier League in the 2026/2027 season are Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Brentford and Fulham, with five London clubs competing in the division. Arsenal are the defending champions and start as title favourites. Chelsea are priced at 6/1 as an interesting outsider after appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Tottenham Hotspur begin their first full season under Roberto De Zerbi following a difficult previous campaign. Crystal Palace make their Europa League debut as Conference League winners. Brentford and Fulham complete the London representation as consistent mid-table sides that have survived in the Premier League for several seasons.
Which London Teams Have Won The Premier League In The Past?
The London teams that have won the Premier League in the past are Arsenal and Chelsea. Arsenal have won the title thirteen times in total, most recently in 2026. Chelsea have won the Premier League five times, most recently in 2016/2017.
Which London Teams Won The Premier League The Most?
Arsenal are the London team that have won the Premier League the most, with thirteen titles in total. Chelsea follows with five Premier League titles. No other London club has ever won the Premier League in its current format since 1992.
Which London Teams Have Never Won The Premier League?
The London teams that have never won the Premier League are Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Brentford, Fulham, West Ham United, Charlton Athletic and Queens Park Rangers. Tottenham won their last league title in 1961, well before the Premier League era.
