How the Statz model rates every side's attack and defence, and who is strongest right now.
Updated 26 October 2026
Arsenal are the strongest side in the Premier League, top of the Statz Power Rankings dated 25 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of +0.98, built from an Attack Rating of 1.71 and a Defence Rating of 0.73. Manchester City are next on +0.76.
Hull City are the weakest side in the Premier League, bottom of the Statz Power Rankings dated 25 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of -0.86, built from an Attack Rating of 0.95 and a Defence Rating of 1.81. Coventry City are just above on -0.68.
Manchester City have the best attack in the Premier League according to the Statz Power Rankings, with an Attack Rating of 1.87 expected goals a game against an average side, as of 25 October 2026. Arsenal are next on 1.71.
Arsenal have the best defence in the Premier League according to the Statz Power Rankings, with a Defence Rating of 0.73 expected goals conceded a game against an average side, as of 25 October 2026. Liverpool are next on 1.07.
Brighton & Hove Albion have improved more than any other side in the Premier League according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating up 0.24 to +0.51 over the 30 days to 25 October 2026. Coventry City are next, up 0.14.
Manchester United have declined further than any other side in the Premier League according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating down 0.13 to +0.29 over the 30 days to 25 October 2026. Aston Villa are next, down 0.11.
Manchester United are 16th in the 2026/2027 Premier League table but 6th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of +0.29, further ahead of their league position than any other club.
Hull City are 10th in the 2026/2027 Premier League table but 20th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of -0.86, further behind their league position than any other club.
| Rank | Team | Attack | Defence | Overall | Change over 7 days | Change over 30 days | League position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 1.71 | 0.73 | +0.99 | +0.03 | -0.04 | 2 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 1.87 | 1.11 | +0.76 | -0.03 | +0.08 | 1 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1.66 | 1.20 | +0.46 | 0.00 | +0.18 | 3 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 1.45 | 1.06 | +0.38 | 0.00 | -0.06 | 4 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 1.69 | 1.35 | +0.34 | -0.07 | -0.02 | 5 |
| 6 | AFC Bournemouth | 1.61 | 1.35 | +0.26 | +0.06 | +0.19 | 13 |
| 7 | Manchester United | 1.53 | 1.32 | +0.21 | -0.10 | -0.22 | 16 |
| 8 | Brentford | 1.58 | 1.45 | +0.13 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 6 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1.19 | 1.22 | -0.03 | +0.09 | +0.08 | 14 |
| 10 | Nottingham Forest | 1.23 | 1.27 | -0.04 | 0.00 | +0.04 | 18 |
| 11 | Leeds United | 1.25 | 1.30 | -0.04 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 7 |
| 12 | Fulham | 1.13 | 1.34 | -0.21 | 0.00 | +0.04 | 15 |
| 13 | Aston Villa | 1.19 | 1.40 | -0.21 | +0.02 | -0.10 | 9 |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 1.34 | 1.59 | -0.25 | 0.00 | -0.05 | 8 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 1.19 | 1.50 | -0.31 | +0.02 | -0.08 | 20 |
| 16 | Everton | 1.09 | 1.40 | -0.31 | -0.01 | -0.05 | 11 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 1.32 | 1.69 | -0.37 | -0.01 | -0.08 | 17 |
| 18 | Ipswich Town | 1.23 | 1.89 | -0.66 | -0.04 | -0.01 | 12 |
| 19 | Coventry City | 1.07 | 1.75 | -0.68 | +0.03 | +0.13 | 19 |
| 20 | Hull City | 0.95 | 1.83 | -0.88 | +0.01 | -0.01 | 10 |