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Premier League 2026/27 Predictions
Ep. 79
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The Premier League is back... and so are our annual predictions!
In this week's episode of Old Mates New Laughs, we're putting our football knowledge—and our reputations—on the line as we predict how the 2026/27 Premier League season will finish.
We'll be working our way through all 20 clubs, discussing the biggest summer transfers, new managers, title contenders, European hopefuls, relegation candidates, and the teams we think could surprise everyone this season.
Can Arsenal defend their crown? Will Liverpool mount any challenge under Iraola? Is this the year Tottenham finally claw their back into the top half of the table? How will Man City fare without Pep at the helm for the first time in a decade? How many managers will Nottingham Forest get through this season? And can the promoted clubs avoid an immediate return to the Championship, ala Sunderland last year?
We'll no doubt make a few bold predictions, disagree with each other along the way, and probably say something that'll come back to haunt us in May!
As always, we'd love to hear your predictions too, so let us know where you think we've got it completely wrong.
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