Supercomputer Predicts 2024/25 Premier League Table After Arsenal’s 5-1 Demolition of Man City

Arsenal Crushes Man City, But Can They Catch Liverpool?

Arsenal made a huge statement in the Premier League title race with a dominant 5-1 victory over Manchester City, sending a warning to league leaders Liverpool that they are not backing down.

Mikel Arteta’s men have been waiting for the perfect moment to announce their title ambitions, and Sunday’s ruthless display against the reigning champions was exactly that. However, despite their impressive win, the Gunners still have a long way to go if they want to overtake Liverpool, who maintain a comfortable lead at the top of the table.

So, after Arsenal’s thrashing of City, how have their title chances changed? According to Opta’s supercomputer, the odds still heavily favor Liverpool, but Arsenal have at least given themselves a fighting chance.

Predicted 2024/25 Premier League Table – Supercomputer Rankings

After Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition of Manchester City, Opta’s supercomputer has updated its projections for the final Premier League standings. Here’s how things are expected to shape up:

Liverpool Still in Command Despite Arsenal’s Statement Win

Despite Arsenal’s five-star performance, Liverpool remain overwhelming favorites to lift the 2024/25 Premier League title. Opta’s supercomputer gives the Reds a 90.74% chance of finishing top, with Arsenal trailing far behind at just 9.18%.

Liverpool have been in incredible form, handling tough away fixtures with ease, including a 2-0 win over Bournemouth. Arne Slot’s side is projected to finish the season with 88.4 points, leaving Arsenal needing a perfect run of results and hoping for an unexpected Liverpool collapse.

Manchester City’s Shocking Decline

Manchester City’s struggles this season have been well-documented, but Sunday’s heavy defeat to Arsenal may have finally ended their title defense hopes. The supercomputer predicts City will finish third, with an expected 68.94 points—their lowest under Pep Guardiola.

City’s title chances are now just 0.04%, meaning they are effectively out of the race. With Cristian Romero and Radu Dragusin injured, City’s defensive issues have played a huge role in their downfall.

Chelsea & Nottingham Forest in Surprise Top-Four Battle

One of the biggest shocks in the prediction is Nottingham Forest’s expected fourth-place finish, edging out Chelsea for the final Champions League spot. Forest have been impressive this season, but securing a top-four finish would be an incredible achievement for them.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are projected to finish fifth with 65.35 points. However, new UEFA coefficient rules could allow fifth place to earn a Champions League spot, meaning Chelsea might not need to finish in the top four to return to Europe’s biggest competition.

Manchester United & Tottenham Set for Disastrous Seasons

While Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea are all making waves at the top, Manchester United and Tottenham are enduring historically bad campaigns.

• Manchester United’s predicted 47.65 points would be their lowest-ever Premier League finish.
• Tottenham are expected to finish 14th with 46.77 points, barely avoiding their worst tally since 2007/08 (46 points).
• West Ham are set for another disappointing season, finishing 15th with 45.94 points under Graham Potter.

Both United and Spurs are in danger of missing out on European football entirely, unless they produce a drastic turnaround in the second half of the season.

The Relegation Battle – Who’s in Trouble?

The bottom three teams in the supercomputer’s prediction are:

1. Leicester (18th – 27.96 points, 10.9% chance of survival)
2. Ipswich (19th – 27.0 points)
3. Southampton (20th – 18.53 points)

Leicester’s relegation fight has been one of the biggest surprises of the season. Initially expected to comfortably survive, the Foxes are now projected to drop to the Championship, with only a slim 10.9% chance of avoiding the drop.

Meanwhile, Wolves (17th) and Everton (16th) are still at risk, but their recent positive results have slightly eased relegation fears.

Can Arsenal Still Win the Title?

With Liverpool’s dominance and Arsenal’s inconsistency, the title race is still an uphill battle for the Gunners.

However, Sunday’s stunning 5-1 win over City has shown that they have the quality to challenge. If Arsenal can go on a winning run similar to last season, and Liverpool drop points, then the title race could go down to the wire.

For now, though, Opta’s supercomputer still firmly believes that the 2024/25 Premier League title belongs to Liverpool.

Can Arsenal defy the odds? The next few weeks will be crucial.

This Premier League season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years, and there are sure to be more twists and turns ahead. Stay tuned for more updates as the race for the Premier League trophy intensifies!