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Overview of the virtual Premier League table for the calendar year 2026. Manchester City and Arsenal lead the table, Man Utd sits third, while Tottenham is in 18th place.
The Premier League table for the year 2026 reveals some intriguing developments. While Manchester City and Arsenal continue their titanic tussle at the top, other clubs are jostling for position in surprising ways.
The most interesting revelations lie deeper down the table, where established giants are swapping roles and mid-table teams are performing remarkably consistently.
Key surprises from the calendar year:
- Manchester United (3rd): Despite a rocky start to the current season, under Michael Carrick's management, the Red Devils have amassed 48 points from 26 games this year, surpassing the goal tally of the reigning champions.
- Brighton (4th): Brighton's success under Fabian Hurzeler is no fluke, with 44 points and a solid fourth-place standing confirming the effectiveness of their club strategy.
- Chelsea (9th): It’s been a nightmare of a year for the Blues, compounded by the managerial switch from Liam Rosenior to Xabi Alonso, leaving the team languishing behind the leaders.
- Tottenham (18th): A shock for Spurs fans as they find themselves in a relegation battle, having gathered just 22 points from 27 matches throughout the year.
- Leeds (8th): Under Daniel Farke, Leeds have established themselves firmly in the upper half of the table, accumulating 37 points and sitting above Chelsea.
The Premier League table for 2026 (with games played included)
| # Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Manchester City | 27 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 53 | 25 | +28 | 59 |
| 2. Arsenal | 26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 20 | +25 | 58 |
| 3. Manchester United | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 46 | 31 | +15 | 48 |
| 4. Brighton | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 47 | 24 | +23 | 44 |
| 5. Liverpool | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 40 |
| 6. Bournemouth | 26 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 38 | 32 | +6 | 40 |
| 7. Brentford | 27 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 40 | 34 | +6 | 37 |
| 8. Leeds | 27 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 37 |
| 9. Chelsea | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 43 | 44 | -1 | 35 |
| 10. Aston Villa | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 37 | -4 | 34 |
| 11. Nottingham Forest | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 30 | +5 | 31 |
| 12. Everton | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 37 | -2 | 31 |
| 13. Fulham | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 31 |
| 14. Newcastle | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 31 |
| 15. Sunderland | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 28 | 44 | -16 | 30 |
| 16. Crystal Palace | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 48 | -19 | 26 |
| 17. West Ham | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 27 | -22 | 25 |
| 18. Tottenham | 27 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 27 | 44 | -17 | 22 |
| 19. Wolverhampton | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -12 | 17 |
| 20. Burnley | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 38 | -20 | 10 |
| 21. Hull City | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 22. Ipswich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 9 |
| 23. Coventry City | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 6 |
