As of April 12, 2026, Arsenal leads the Premier League (PL) table with an impressive 70 points, closely followed by Manchester City at 64 points, who still have a game in hand. This season has seen Sunderland, Burnley, and Leeds United promoted to the top flight, taking the places of Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town.
Opta predicts that Arsenal is on track to finish the season with around 82 points, solidifying their position as favorites to win the league. “Arsenal are still Opta’s pick to win the Premier League,” a representative stated, highlighting the team’s strong performance.
Manchester United and Aston Villa are both expected to finish third and fourth, respectively, with 55 points each, while Liverpool is projected to secure fifth place with 52 points. Chelsea is anticipated to finish sixth with 48 points, and Brighton is set to take seventh with 46 points.
In the relegation zone, Tottenham Hotspur currently sits in 18th place with just 30 points and faces a 46.06% chance of relegation. Meanwhile, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers are in dire straits, with a 100% chance of relegation looming over them.
Erling Haaland continues to dominate the scoring charts, leading the Premier League Golden Boot race with 22 goals. His performance has been a key factor for Manchester City as they strive to close the gap on Arsenal.
As the season progresses, both Tottenham and Everton have slim chances of relegation, with probabilities of 8.15% and 10.23% respectively. The stakes are high as teams fight for survival and a chance at European competition.
With only a few matches left in the season, the battle for the top four and the relegation fight promises to be intense. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the final weeks will unfold.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding potential last-minute transfers or managerial changes that could impact the final standings. As the season approaches its climax, every point becomes crucial for teams across the league.