After 8 rounds of the Premier League, the Big 6 occupy 5 spots plus Bournemouth, while Manchester United has won 3 of their last 4 games and is just 1 point behind the top six.

In the 8th round of the Premier League, the much-awaited Red Devils clash ended with Manchester United’s 2-1 away win over Liverpool, which was also Amolin’s first Premier League triumph as United’s manager. United has secured 3 wins in their last 4 league games, climbing to ninth place and trailing the top six by only one point. Five of the Big 6 teams hold places in the top six, alongside a strong Bournemouth side despite their defensive overhaul this season.

Premier League standings after 8 rounds:Arsenal leads with 19 points, followed by Manchester City in second with 16 points.Liverpool and Bournemouth both have 15 points, sharing third place with identical goal differences. Chelsea, Tottenham, and Sunderland are fifth, sixth, and seventh with 14 points each; Chelsea and Tottenham both have a goal difference of 7. Sunderland has been the biggest surprise this season. Crystal Palace and Manchester United stand eighth and ninth with 13 points each. United is the only team in the top thirteen with a negative goal difference of -1.

From my perspective, the title race this season is between Arsenal and Manchester City. Why? Liverpool’s new squad is still settling in, their defense remains shaky, and with Gakpo’s limited ceiling and Salah aging, plus selling Dias, their wings are weakened. It will depend on whether Arsenal falters in the final stretch and how much stamina City has left. Arsenal currently has the most balanced and strongest squad among the 20 Premier League teams. Manchester City is also adjusting to a new lineup but has overcome last season’s trophy drought and will surely grow stronger this season. Overall, this season is Arsenal’s best chance to win the Premier League, depending on Arteta’s tactical skills. Defensively, Arsenal ranks first among the top five European leagues.

Who do you think will win the Premier League in the 2025-26 season?