Where every Premier League club ranks in Opta’s global power rankings – controversial pick for No 1 spot
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Where Every Premier League Club Ranks in Opta’s Global Power Rankings – Controversial Pick for No. 1 Spot
Opta’s Global Power Rankings, a comprehensive system evaluating over 10,000 men's domestic football teams worldwide, have sparked debate with Arsenal topping the charts at No. 1, despite their recent rocky form in the 2025-26 Premier League season.[2][3]
Top Premier League Teams in Global Rankings
| Rank | Club | Power Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 100 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 97.1 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 95.5 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 95.1 |
The rankings, updated daily across 183 FIFA countries and 562 leagues, use historical and recent performances, betting odds, and match outcome probabilities to assign ability scores. Arsenal’s lead is controversial, as Mikel Arteta’s side tops Opta’s supercomputer title predictions thanks to improved squad depth, but they face stiff competition from Manchester City and surprise contenders Aston Villa under Unai Emery.[1][2][3]
Liverpool, fresh off their 2024-25 title win, sit at No. 4 after a tough autumn. Chelsea, dubbed the “best team in the world” post-2025 Club World Cup, and a resurgent Manchester United trail behind, with United eyeing a top-four return.[1]
Opta’s model excels at cross-league comparisons, settling debates like Arsenal vs. City or Premier League vs. La Liga giants. Fans can explore interactive tools for team, league, or confederation searches.[3]
This global perspective highlights Premier League dominance while underscoring Arsenal’s unexpected supremacy amid the 2025-26 title race.[2][4]