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The Premier League campaign of 2025-26 has started in August, and it has been quite exciting so far. Apart from Liverpool, every team has dropped points. All the league contenders for this season have dropped points, even in the latest game week when Manchester City and Arsenal shared a point each after a 1-1 draw.
Last season, Nottingham Forest Football Club had been extremely impressive and emerged as the dark horse of the league. They even qualified for the Europa League this season. But it does not look like they have a very good chance of qualifying for European football this season again, especially after the departure of Nuno Espirito Santo.
Why Crystal Palace are a big contender to be the Dark Horse of this season
So, which team has the potential to be the Dark Horse of the Premier League campaign of 2025-26? We have already discussed the possibilities of Bournemouth, who have a high potential of qualifying for European football in this upcoming season. But there is another team that is doing extremely well so far and has all the potential to be the Dark Horse.
Crystal Palace are the only team to remain undefeated in the Premier League apart from Liverpool
Crystal Palace remain the only team apart from Liverpool in the Premier League after gameweek 5 to be undefeated. Presently, they are in the 5th position with 9 points in hand. They have managed two victories and three draws so far. And that is not all, they started the campaign by winning the Community Shield.
Sunderland also have the potential to be the Dark Horse of this season
Last year, they won the Trophy after a long time in the form of the FA Cup. Their present manager, Oliver Glasner, is doing an excellent job since being appointed as the manager of the club; the officials and the fans are all ready to keep faith in the Austrian manager. With an excellent first season, the second season looks really promising for Crystal Palace.
Apart from Crystal Palace, there is another team that has high potential of being The Dark Horse of this campaign. Sunderland, who arguably had the best transfer window of this summer, are also doing quite well. Presently, they are standing strong in the 7th position with 8 points, the same as Chelsea. We believe that Bournemouth, Sunderland, and Palace all have the potential to be the Dark Horses of this season.
