The Premier League’s bridesmaids are desperate to become the bride, with the champions’ autumnal lull opening the door for Arsenal to pounce.
Liverpool capitalised on Manchester City’s swift decline and the Gunners’ injury woes to coast to the title last term, but Arne Slot’s side, despite their historic summer splurge, have a fight on their hands if they’re to retain their crown.
A productive start to their defence with plenty of late drama meant the “mentality monsters” tag was chucked out at will, but the Reds now have succumbed to back-to-back last-gasp defeats, relinquishing their spot at the summit as a result.
Slot’s men refused to waver after reaching the top in 2024–25, and Arsenal, who have a kind upcoming schedule after navigating through a daunting start, will want to assert similar authority this time around to break their duck.
Here’s how supercomputer projects the Premier League title race to pan out, off the back of Liverpool’s 2–1 defeat at Chelsea.
