The fixtures for the 2025/26 Premier League season has been announced and the Supercomputer has already been put to the test and tasked with working out who will be crowned champions in May.
Arne Slot’s relentless Liverpool machine cantered to glory last season and the Reds are predicted to defend their crown, although with fewer points than they accumulated last term.
Liverpool, according to the BettingLounge.co.uk boffins, will finish the upcoming campaign with 82 points, two fewer than last season but crucially three ahead of Manchester City who are predicted to finish as runners-up.
Arsenal, Aston Villa and Newcastle make up the rest of the top five which means Chelsea are likely to miss out on Champions League qualification.
Further down the table and the Supercomputer envisages another season of woe for Manchester United who are down in 14th with just 44 points.
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The machines clearly, meanwhile, have little faith in the likelihood of Spurs improving under Thomas Frank, with the Europa League holders finishing just three places and three points above the drop zone.
As for the relegation spots, it’s little surprise to see the trio of promoted club, Sunderland, Burnley and Leeds United, all destined for an instant return to The Championship.
How the Supercomputer works
The Premier League Supercomputer, conducted by BettingLounge.co.uk, is a probability model, not determined by human predictions or bias. The machine estimates the outcome of each remaining fixture based on a team’s current strength (based on factors such as league position and form) and betting market odds.
The computer then simulates the remaining games in a season 10,000 times and constructs an average league table from the 10,000 simulations, to rule out anomalous results.
With new signings, new managers and even a brand spanking new stadium in the shape of Everton’s Hill Dickinson arena, there’s plenty to look forward to ahead of the new season with these looking like the pick of the games…
August 15, Liverpool v Bournemouth
Having won the title at a canter in April, Liverpool kick off the new campaign on Friday, August 15 with a home game against Bournemouth, where Slot’s men will hope to stamp some early authority.
August 17, Manchester United v Arsenal
It was a miserable season for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, while Arsenal failed to mount a meaningful challenge to Liverpool, so this opening-weekend match is a chance for both to establish some early positivity.
August 23, Everton v Brighton
Emotional scenes marked Everton’s final game at Goodison Park against Southampton last month, and excitement will greet the first match at their new home, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, on the second weekend.
September 13, Manchester City v Man Utd
The first big derby of the new campaign comes in September, when Pep Guardiola’s City host United. The Red Devils’ incredible late turnaround in December at the Etihad was one of few highlights of a dismal campaign.
November 8, Manchester City v Liverpool
City’s title defence faded early last season as Guardiola’s men endured a miserable mid-season run. A home clash against Liverpool, who won 2-0 at the Etihad in February, will be a good test of their credentials this time.
November 22, Arsenal v Tottenham
New Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have to juggle trying to revitalise their league form with the demands of the Champions League, and the first north London derby will be a key test.
December 13, Sunderland v Newcastle
There will be a pre-Christmas return for the north-east derby following Sunderland’s promotion back to the top flight. Newcastle have flourished in their absence but will not take a trip to the Stadium of Light lightly.
January 7, Arsenal v Liverpool
The rhythm of the season will be well established by the new year, with the title contenders becoming apparent. This clash at the Emirates could be a key marker between two of the big guns.
February 7, Liverpool v Manchester City
Anfield hosts what will likely be an important match between champions Liverpool and Guardiola’s men. City have been busy in the transfer window and will hope their new signings can help them return to the top.
April 18, Everton v Liverpool
Everton fans will have to wait until the penultimate month of the season for the biggest date of their campaign when they welcome their neighbours to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time.
