Premier League 2025-26 Final Standings: Arsenal Crowned Champions, Wolves and Burnley Relegated

Arsenal Clinch Title with Dominant 85-Point Campaign

The 2025-26 English Premier League season has concluded with Arsenal crowned champions after a commanding campaign that saw them finish on 85 points — seven clear of nearest rivals Manchester City. The Gunners lost just 5 of their 38 matches, scoring 71 goals and conceding only 27 for a league-best goal difference of +44. It marks a historic achievement for the North London club, who held off the reigning champions across a grueling nine-month season that ran from August 2025 through May 17, 2026.

Top Four: Champions League Qualification Secured

The race for UEFA Champions League football delivered drama until the final matchweeks. Arsenal's consistency — including a five-game winning streak to close the season — proved decisive. Manchester City finished second on 78 points with 23 wins, but their 9 draws left them just short despite an impressive +42 goal difference and 77 goals scored.

Manchester United finished third on 71 points with 20 wins and 69 goals scored. Aston Villa rounded out the top four on 65 points, securing their Champions League spot with 19 victories and a +7 goal difference.

  • 1st — Arsenal: 85 points, 26 wins, +44 GD — Champions League group stage
  • 2nd — Manchester City: 78 points, 23 wins, +42 GD — Champions League group stage
  • 3rd — Manchester United: 71 points, 20 wins, +19 GD — Champions League group stage
  • 4th — Aston Villa: 65 points, 19 wins, +7 GD — Champions League group stage

European Places: Liverpool Leads the Chase Pack

Liverpool finished fifth on 60 points, securing Europa League qualification with 17 wins and 63 goals scored. Bournemouth claimed sixth on 57 points — an outstanding achievement — while Sunderland's seventh-place finish on 54 points was one of the stories of the season.

Relegation Zone: Wolves and Burnley Go Down

At the bottom, the season ended in heartbreak for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley, who were both relegated to the Championship. Wolves finished 20th on just 20 points — only 3 wins all season — with a devastating goal difference of -41, having scored only 27 goals while conceding 68.

Burnley fared little better in 19th on 22 points, winning only 4 matches and suffering a -37 goal difference. West Ham narrowly avoided the drop despite finishing 18th on 39 points, but their -19 goal difference and 19 losses made it a season to forget for the East London club.

  • 18th — West Ham: 39 points, -19 GD — Relegation
  • 19th — Burnley: 22 points, -37 GD — Relegation
  • 20th — Wolves: 20 points, -41 GD — Relegation

What This Means for Libyan Football Fans

The Premier League remains the most-watched football competition across North Africa, and Libya is no exception. Thousands of Libyan fans follow the league weekly, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City commanding the largest fan bases in the country. Arsenal's title win will be celebrated in cafés and living rooms from Tripoli to Benghazi.

Libyan players have increasingly targeted the Premier League as their dream destination, and the league's growing broadcast presence across the Arab world — through networks like beIN Sports — ensures that interest from Libya will only continue to grow. The 2026-27 season promises even more intrigue, with promoted clubs looking to establish themselves and the traditional giants plotting their responses.

Looking Ahead: Summer Transfers and 2026-27 Preview

The summer transfer window is now open, and all 20 clubs will be looking to strengthen. Arsenal will aim to defend their title while finally making a deep Champions League run. Manchester City will be desperate to reclaim the crown, while Liverpool and Bournemouth target European success.

For the newly promoted clubs replacing Burnley and Wolves, survival will be the immediate priority. The league's competitive depth proves that promoted sides can thrive with the right approach.

The 2025-26 season delivered on every front: dominant champions, a tight top-four race, surprise European contenders, and a brutal relegation battle. As the dust settles, one thing is certain — the Premier League's grip on football fans worldwide, including across Libya, has never been stronger.

— LibyaPress / Sports Desk