Manchester City dominated the Premier League for four consecutive seasons before their performance declined slightly last season, but they still finished in the top four. So, I think it's natural that Manchester City remains the favorite to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Every season, the Premier League competition is always fierce, with many changes made by the top Premier League teams, making it difficult to predict early on. But for me, one thing that can't be overlooked is Chelsea. They have risen much stronger and are very likely to be in the race for the Premier League title next season.
There weren't any major changes at Man City last season, but who knows what happened to prevent them from defending their title. Guardiola won't let that happen again for the 2025/26 season. So, even though they lost the title last season, it doesn't mean they're weak. With several new players coming in, I think Man City has a chance to win the title again.