There is an amnesty at this time of year when the most outlandish, ridiculous and inevitably incorrect football takes are permitted.
Spurs to do a Leicester and win the whole thing? Mikel Arteta sacked by Christmas? The Premier League actually releasing the verdict for Manchester City’s 115 charges?
With that in mind, we tasked our football writers with the unenviable task of predicting the champions, three relegated teams and dark horses, as well as giving their most unpopular opinions ahead of the 2026-27 season. Feel free to bookmark them and come back to them in May.
Daniel Storey, chief football writer
Who wins the title?
