Arsenal won the 2025/26 Premier League. They finished on 85 points with a +44 goal difference, 7 points ahead of Manchester City, and it was Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2003/04.
The final table settled the title race
The season ran from 15 August 2025 to 24 May 2026. Across 380 matches, Premier League clubs scored 1045 goals, an average of 2.75 per match.
| Position | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 38 | +44 | 85 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 38 | +42 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | +19 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | +7 | 65 |
The title margin was clear in the final standings. Arsenal ended the season in first place, while Manchester City were the closest side behind them.
What the title meant for Arsenal
This championship ended a long wait. Arsenal's previous Premier League title had come in 2003/04, so the 2025/26 success was their first in 22 years.
They also collected major individual honours. Mikel Arteta won Manager of the Season, and David Raya claimed the Golden Glove with 19 clean sheets.
Major season awards
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Erling Haaland (Manchester City) | 27 goals |
| Golden Glove | David Raya (Arsenal) | 19 clean sheets |
| Playmaker | Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) | 21 assists |
| Player of the Season | Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) | - |
| Young Player of the Season | Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) | - |
Bruno Fernandes's 21 assists set a new Premier League single-season record. The previous mark was 20, shared by Thierry Henry in 2002/03 and Kevin De Bruyne in 2019/20.
Relegated clubs and promoted clubs
| Category | Club | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Promoted | Sunderland | Played in the 2025/26 Premier League |
| Promoted | Leeds United | Played in the 2025/26 Premier League |
| Promoted | Burnley | Played in the 2025/26 Premier League and were relegated at the end of the season |
| Relegated | West Ham United | 18th, 39 points |
| Relegated | Burnley | 19th, 22 points |
| Relegated | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 20th, 20 points |
Among the promoted clubs, Sunderland had the strongest finish and ended in 7th place. Burnley went straight back down after one season in the division.
FAQ
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2025/26?
West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers went down. They finished in the bottom three places of the final table.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2025/26?
Erling Haaland of Manchester City won the Golden Boot with 27 goals. That award goes to the league's top scorer for the season.
Which clubs were promoted to the Premier League for 2025/26?
Sunderland, Leeds United and Burnley came up for the season. Burnley were then relegated at the end of the campaign.