Unexpected: "Supercomputer" predicts the latest Premier League title favorite and reveals the final 5 match schedule.
On 23 April 2026 GMT+7, Opta, the football statistics expert, released the latest prediction from their supercomputer about which team is most likely to win the 2025-26 English Premier League season, following Manchester City's rise to the top of the table ahead of Arsenal.
Manchester City recently edged Burnley 1-0 away, bringing them level on 70 points with Arsenal after 33 matches, both having a goal difference of +37. However, the "Sky Blues" have scored more goals than the "Gunners," allowing them to overtake Arsenal at the top of the Premier League standings.
1. Manchester City (33 matches) 70 points (66 goals scored, 29 conceded, +37 goal difference)
2. Arsenal (33 matches) 70 points (63 goals scored, 26 conceded, +37 goal difference)
However, Opta's supercomputer still predicts Arsenal as the number one favorite to win the Premier League, despite Manchester City—currently ranked second in the prediction—having overtaken them in the league table.
Favorite 1: Arsenal 65.51% (previously 73.04%)
Favorite 2: Manchester City 34.49% (previously 26.96%)
Opta's supercomputer analysis suggests Arsenal has a seemingly easier schedule in their final 5 Premier League matches compared to Manchester City, based on the opponents they will face, which keeps the "Gunners" as the leading title favorite over the "Sky Blues."
4 May 2026 GMT+7 (Away) Everton
9 May 2026 GMT+7 (Home) Brentford
17 May 2026 GMT+7 (Away) Bournemouth
*To be confirmed (Home) Crystal Palace
24 May 2026 GMT+7 (Home) Aston Villa
25 April 2026 GMT+7 (Home) Newcastle
2 May 2026 GMT+7 (Home) Fulham
10 May 2026 GMT+7 (Away) West Ham
17 May 2026 GMT+7 (Home) Burnley
24 May 2026 GMT+7 (Away) Crystal Palace
