Resolution criteria
This market will resolve to "Yes" for the team that holds the top position in the Premier League table at the conclusion of matches on Monday, 18 August 2025. The official Premier League website will serve as the primary source for determining the standings. (premierleague.com)
Background
The 2025/26 Premier League season commences on Friday, 15 August 2025, and concludes on Sunday, 24 May 2026. (premierleague.com) The opening weekend features several key fixtures:
Friday, 15 August 2025:
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth at Anfield
Saturday, 16 August 2025:
Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United at Villa Park
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Fulham at Amex Stadium
Sunderland vs. West Ham United at Stadium of Light
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City at Molineux Stadium
Sunday, 17 August 2025:
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge
Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford at City Ground
Manchester United vs. Arsenal at Old Trafford
Monday, 18 August 2025:
Leeds United vs. Everton at Elland Road
Considerations
Match Outcomes: The results of the opening weekend's matches will directly influence the league standings. Teams with significant goal differences in their victories are more likely to secure the top spot.
FTeam Preparations: Teams' performances may be affected by pre-season preparations, player transfers, and injuries. For instance, Tottenham Hotspur's midfielder James Maddison is expected to miss most of the season due to an ACL injury sustained during a pre-season match. (reuters.com)
Newly Promoted Teams: Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland have been promoted to the Premier League this season. Their performances in the opening matches could be unpredictable and may impact the standings. (en.wikipedia.org)
Weather Conditions: Weather can influence match outcomes.
Traders should consider these factors when making predictions about which team will top the Premier League table after the matches on Sunday, 17 August 2025.
Update 2025-08-08 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): If multiple teams are tied at the top of the table with equal points and equal goal difference, all tied teams will resolve YES.
Update 2025-08-08 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Premier League tiebreaker rules: If teams are tied on points, position is determined by:
Goal difference (first tiebreaker)
Goals scored (second tiebreaker)
Head-to-head record (final tiebreaker)
If teams remain tied after all tiebreakers, all tied teams at the top will resolve YES.
1,000@TheAllMemeingEye Not necessarily, equal points, equal goal difference etc means the top of the table can be drawn.
@TheAllMemeingEye In the Premier League, if two teams are tied on points at the end of a match week, their position is determined by goal difference, then goals scored, and finally, if still tied, by their head-to-head record.