Sky Sports’ supercomputer has backed Arsenal to win the Premier League title again, with Manchester United dropping to fourth. The 17 sides that were safe in the top flight last season are predicted to avoid relegation again.
Arsenal won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years last season and have now been backed to go back-to-back. The Gunners finished seven points clear of Manchester City, who are once again predicted to come second.
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Liverpool were fifth in the final standings last season, but the addition of Andoni Iraola is set to push them to a third-placed finished with Manchester United right behind. Chelsea, who had a terrible second half of the season and finished 10th, are the fifth-placed side – taking the final UEFA Champions League spot.
Tottenham are predicted to make the biggest jump in the standings, moving from 17th to sixth. They avoided relegation by two points last season, but the supercomputer has backed them to finish just above Aston Villa, who were fourth last season.
AFC Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford complete the top 10. Sunderland see the biggest drop in the prediction, going from seventh last season to 15th.
The newly promoted trio of Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City are not given a chance to remain in the top flight, with the supercomputer predicting a straight relegation for all three. The Tigers are predicted to finish at the bottom of the table.
Manchester United backed to be Arsenal’s title challengers by Jeremie Aliadiere
Jeremie Aliadiere has boldly claimed that Manchester United will be challenging Arsenal for the Premier League title. He believes that Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City will also be pushing, but the Red Devils will be the closest to the Gunners.
“I would actually say Manchester United. Finishing the season well under Carrick, he brings a fresh approach to Man Utd, and they can continue to build on how they performed once Carrick came in. They are sure to be a big threat to Arsenal this season and can push them all the way. But not only Man Utd will challenge, as I expect Man City to be close as well, with Liverpool and Chelsea as well looking to be really competitive next season.” (via FlashScore)
Manchester United finished 14 points behind Arsenal last season, and had their shortest season ever with just 40 matches played in all competitions.
Edited by Sripad
