Shearer Predicts Liverpool Title, Three Promoted Teams Relegated Premier League 2025/26

Ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season, pundits Alan Shearer and Joe Cole agree on Liverpool defending their title but differ on the rest of the top four, with Shearer predicting Arsenal second and Cole favoring Manchester City in that position. Both expect Chelsea and Arsenal or Chelsea and Arsenal to fill out the top four, while Shearer anticipates Newcastle finishing fifth. At the bottom, Shearer forecasts immediate relegation for the promoted trio Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland, contrasting with Cole who believes Burnley will survive at the expense of Wolves. The promoted teams have invested heavily to avoid relegation, though Burnley faced setbacks with the loss of goalkeeper James Trafford. Shearer also touched on the importance of Alexander Isak’s future for Newcastle and Liverpool's ambitions. Overall, the pundits foresee a competitive season but largely a repeat of previous standings, with some optimism for Manchester United and Tottenham to improve.