Arsenal lead the Premier League table after 26 matches with 57 points, followed by Manchester City on 53 points and Aston Villa on 50. The standings were last updated on February 13, 2026, at 5:44pm, with the title race and relegation battle both intensifying.
Match Summary
After 26 rounds of fixtures, Arsenal have recorded 17 wins, six draws and three defeats, scoring 50 goals and conceding 18 for a goal difference of +32. Their defensive record remains the strongest in the division.
Manchester City sit second with 16 wins, five draws and five losses, having scored a league-high 54 goals while conceding 24. Aston Villa occupy third place with 50 points, maintaining a +10 goal difference through consistent performances across the campaign.
In fourth, Manchester United have accumulated 45 points, narrowly ahead of Chelsea on 44. Liverpool sit sixth with 42 points, remaining within range of European qualification places.
Mid-table competition remains tight, with Brentford, Everton and Bournemouth separated by only three points.
At the bottom of the table, West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers occupy the relegation positions.
Key Performances
Title Contenders
- Arsenal: 57 points, +32 goal difference
- Manchester City: 53 points, +30 goal difference
- Aston Villa: 50 points, +10 goal difference
Arsenal’s defensive strength has been a defining factor, conceding only 18 goals across 26 matches. Manchester City continue to lead the scoring charts with 54 goals.
Champions League Positions (1st–4th)
- Arsenal – 57 pts
- Manchester City – 53 pts
- Aston Villa – 50 pts
- Manchester United – 45 pts
Europa League Position (5th)
- Chelsea – 44 pts
Relegation Zone (18th–20th)
- West Ham United – 24 pts
- Burnley – 18 pts
- Wolverhampton Wanderers – 9 pts
Turning Point of the Season So Far
The separation at the top emerged through Arsenal’s defensive consistency. Conceding just 18 goals has allowed them to convert narrow victories into sustained momentum.
Manchester City’s five defeats have limited their ability to close the gap, while Aston Villa’s steady accumulation of points has positioned them firmly in the Champions League qualification race.
At the lower end, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ single win in 26 matches has created a significant survival challenge, with a nine-point total leaving a substantial gap to safety.
Full Scorecard / Key Statistics
Premier League Standings After 26 Matches
- Arsenal – 57 pts (17W, 6D, 3L, GD +32)
- Manchester City – 53 pts (16W, 5D, 5L, GD +30)
- Aston Villa – 50 pts (15W, 5D, 6L, GD +10)
- Manchester United – 45 pts (12W, 9D, 5L, GD +10)
- Chelsea – 44 pts (12W, 8D, 6L, GD +17)
- Liverpool – 42 pts (12W, 6D, 8L, GD +6)
- Brentford – 40 pts (12W, 4D, 10L, GD +5)
- Everton – 37 pts (10W, 7D, 9L, GD -1)
- Bournemouth – 37 pts (9W, 10D, 7L, GD -2)
- Newcastle United – 36 pts (10W, 6D, 10L, GD 0)
- Sunderland – 36 pts (9W, 9D, 8L, GD -3)
- Fulham – 34 pts (10W, 4D, 12L, GD -5)
- Crystal Palace – 32 pts (8W, 8D, 10L, GD -4)
- Brighton and Hove Albion – 31 pts (7W, 10D, 9L, GD 0)
- Leeds United – 30 pts (7W, 9D, 10L, GD -9)
- Tottenham Hotspur – 29 pts (7W, 8D, 11L, GD -1)
- Nottingham Forest – 27 pts (7W, 6D, 13L, GD -13)
- West Ham United – 24 pts (6W, 6D, 14L, GD -17)
- Burnley – 18 pts (4W, 6D, 16L, GD -23)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers – 9 pts (1W, 6D, 19L, GD -32)
What This Means
With 12 matches remaining, Arsenal control the title race but face sustained pressure from Manchester City. A four-point margin leaves limited margin for error.
The Champions League qualification race remains competitive, with Chelsea and Liverpool within striking distance of fourth place.
In the relegation battle, the gap between 17th and 18th stands at three points, intensifying the fight for survival.
What’s Next
Upcoming fixtures will significantly influence both the title race and relegation battle. Direct meetings among top-six clubs may determine momentum shifts, while lower-table clashes could prove decisive for survival.
The next matchweek will provide further clarity as the Premier League season enters its final third.