What the top teams need to do to win next year’s Premier League

Liverpool won this year’s Premier League at a canter, with bookies paying out way back in February. Manchester City had a poor campaign, by their recent standards, but nowhere near as disappointing as Manchester United and Tottenham, who finished in 15th and 17th positions respectively. 

Liverpool have already been installed as favourites to retain their title, at odds of 2/1. This summer transfer window is set to be a busy one, with Tottenham preparing for an unexpected Champions League campaign, Liverpool looking to build on this season’s success, and moves across the board. Transfers could well determine the destination of next season’s Premier League trophy. 

Liverpool (2/1)

Liverpool won the league with ease this season, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving on a free transfer and Darwin Nunez’s future is uncertain. The Anfield outfit have already made moves to bring in wing-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, along with his team-mate, playmaker Florian Wirtz. They look set to complete their transfer dealings early, which will give players time to bed in. Liverpool are currently the 2/1 favourites to retain their title next season.

Arsenal (12/5)

Arsenal have some budget left after profit and sustainability calculations and co-chairman Josh Kroenke has said they intend to invest. Martin Zubimendi is expected to join from Real Sociedad and the Gunners will be looking for at least one striker, as well as a backup keeper. Arsenal need some strong signings to remain in next season’s title race but are currently priced at 12/5 to take the title to London.

Manchester City (12/5)

After Manchester City’s poor season, the Cityzens will be looking for impactful signings. In particular, they need to replace Kevin de Bruyne, but the return of Rodri, last year’s Ballon d’Or winner, will effectively be as good as any new signing. Tijjani Reijnders and Morgan Gibbs-White of AC Milan and Nottingham Forest respectively, look to be the main targets as Pep Guardiola hopes to return to the summit of the Premier League. City are currently 12/5 to do exactly that.

Newcastle United (14/1)

Newcastle United’s qualification for the Champions League means they have a sizable budget to spend this summer and they will be looking for a backup striker as well as a right-back. They’re interested in Liam Delap and while they may face competition, the lure of Europe’s top competition will help. Currently, the bookies have Newcastle at 14/1 to lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in their history.

Chelsea (16/1)

Chelsea have, by far, the largest squad in the league and we are more likely to see departures than arrivals, especially as players return from loans. However, we are likely to see an out-and-out striker and a new centre-back arrive. And, if past seasons are anything to go by, there could be a large handful of additional deals completed. Chelsea are 16/1 to lift the title for the first time since 2017. 

Aston Villa (40/1)

Aston Villa were something of a surprise package this season and while their 6th placed finish means they missed out on Champions League football, they did pick up just over £42m in prize money. Something of an overhaul is expected at the club, and Villa will likely need to make a big sale before the end of June to comply with financial fair play rules. They do have an exciting youth team to call on, but it could prove difficult to follow up on this year’s results. Villa are 40/1 to win the Premier League.

Manchester United (50/1)

It has been a very challenging year for Manchester United and their fans. Ruben Amorim was brought in in November to give him time to assess and work with the squad before next season. But, despite multiple rounds of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, the club, which was once the world’s most profitable football club, is struggling for budget. It looks like the Red Devils have completed the signing of Mattheus Cunha from Wolves, which should help in the goalscoring department, but Amorim will likely want to make a ton of personnel changes to match his playing style. United are 50/1 to get back to Premier League winning ways next season.

Tottenham (50/1)

Tottenham had a mixed season. Their domestic campaign was very poor, but they secured Champions League football by winning the Europa League, after beating Manchester United in the final. That feat has secured the North London outfit an extra £100m in budget. Ange Postecoglou’s future needs to be determined before it is possible to work out who the club, who are 50/1 to triumph in the league next year, will look to sign. 

Current odds to lift next season’s Premier League, correct at the time of writing, from Ladbrokes: