Arsenal aims to defend Premier League title against strong competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The English Premier League's 2026/27 season begins soon, with Arsenal looking to defend their title after a strong 2025/26 campaign. They finished with 85 points, seven ahead of Manchester City. Joining the title race are Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United, alongside other clubs aiming to challenge the top positions. The Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards are also in focus, with favorites including Erling Haaland for scoring and David Raya for goalkeeping this season. Predictions suggest a competitive and unpredictable league ahead.
- •Arsenal won the Premier League last season with 85 points.
- •Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United are contenders.
- •Erling Haaland is favored to win the Golden Boot.
- •David Raya aims to secure the Golden Glove for a fourth consecutive year.
- •The season kicks off in the coming days.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League 2026/27 Predictions: Who Will Win the Title, Golden Boot and Golden Glove?
"The English Premier League season will start in the next few days, with the 2026/27 campaign set to get underway. Arsenal will begin their title defence after winning the league last season, but they will face plenty of competition as they look to retain the trophy. Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United will all […]
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