The 2026-27 Premier League season is kicking off, and if you thought you had a handle on things, think again. With a wild *nine* brand new managers taking the reins this summer, trying to predict how this season plays out feels like a total coin flip. Seriously, the whole league is in flux right now, and that makes figuring out who’s gonna lift the trophy a total nightmare.
So, About Those ‘Experts’
The “PST lads” from Yahoo Sports, Joe Prince-Wright, Nicholas Mendola, and Andy Edwards, are back with their crystal balls, but let’s be real, their track record ain’t exactly inspiring confidence. Last season, for the 2025-26 predictions, Joe Prince-Wright only got 2 out of 20 correct. Yeah, you read that right: two. Nicholas Mendola and Andy Edwards fared slightly better, each hitting 3 out of 20. So, when they say they’ve got “properly lower expectations” for this round of predictions, they’re not kidding. It’s tough out there, even for the pros.
Who’s Got the Crystal Ball Now?
Despite the past misses and the managerial merry-go-round, the guys still put their necks out there. Let’s dive into who they’re picking to lift the trophy and who’s getting sent down.
Joe Prince-Wright is going with **Arsenal** at number one, a bold call, followed by **Manchester City**, **Chelsea**, and **Manchester United** to round out the top four. He’s got **Tottenham Hotspur** and **Aston Villa** right behind them. But check out his bottom three: **Ipswich Town**, **Coventry City**, and **Hull City**.
Nicholas Mendola also sees **Arsenal** taking it all, with **Manchester City** and **Chelsea** as strong contenders. He places **Liverpool** in his top four, bumping Manchester United to fifth, just ahead of **Tottenham Hotspur**. Down at the bottom, he agrees with Joe on **Ipswich Town**, **Coventry City**, and **Hull City**.
Then there’s Andy Edwards. He’s shaking things up, picking **Arsenal** as champions, but putting **Chelsea** in second, then **Manchester United**, and **Manchester City** in fourth. Talk about a different take! **Tottenham Hotspur** and **Liverpool** are also in his top six. His relegation candidates are **Coventry City**, **Ipswich Town**, and **Hull City**, showing a clear consensus on those three.
It’s clear that with so many new faces in the dugouts, predicting this Premier League season is a minefield. The PST lads have laid out their bets, and while their past performance might make you raise an eyebrow, these early season predictions are always a wild ride. The fact that Ipswich Town, Coventry City, and Hull City are consistently picked for relegation by all three tells you something. We’re on the cusp of a truly unpredictable season, and you better believe we’ll be watching every single game to see just how wrong (or maybe, just maybe, right) these guys turn out to be. Get ready for some absolute chaos.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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