We’re only eight weeks into the 2025-26 Premier League season, but a quick glance at the table reveals a fantastic UEFA Champions League chase already taking shape.

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For the sake of this exercise, we’re going to assume Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool are safely in the top-four (or -five) — though, we’re suddenly less certain about the defending champions after three straight defeats), so by our count that leaves as many as eight sides jostling for one (or two) spots. Most you have come to expect, but there a few fun surprises in the mix as well…

Chelsea — 5th place, 14 points

What we like : Moises Caicedo looks like one of the best midfielders in the world and Enzo Maresca has so much attacking depth that he can change

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