23 Oct 2026
Premier League Round 8: How the Picks Stacked Up
The deadline has passed on Round 8 for Premier League, and the picks are locked in.
Last Man Standing
It wasn't a landslide, though — Chelsea led the way with just 28% of the vote, well short of a clear consensus.
Behind the leader, a few other sides picked up support: Arsenal with 22%, Brentford with 10%, AFC Bournemouth at 10%.
Belief in the picks ran high, with a mere 2% reaching for a safety net. Barely moved from last round's 1%.
Home advantage carried weight too: 69% of picks backed the home side in their fixture.
85% of the teams playing this round found their way onto at least one team sheet.
Pick 5
Pick 5 managers for Premier League clustered around a few familiar names this round.
- Top pick was a popular pick (), picked by 350% of managers.
The full picture emerges once these games are settled — stay tuned for the graded results.