Sky Sports have predicted the final Premier League table ahead of the 2018/19 season with several huge shocks tipped to take place.
The algorithm is based on previous seasons, stats, form and summer transfer dealings, but how accurate will it be by the end of the season?
Manchester United are tipped to finish inside the top four, but it’s bad news for two of the elite London clubs who will miss out on Champions League football.
West Ham have been surprisingly backed to struggle, while a shock team will finish rock bottom of the Premier League – but do you agree with the computer’s predictions?
The Relegation Zone
Sky Sports’ predictor table kicks off in controversial style with Wolves set for the drop, despite many experts and fans tipping the new boys to impress.
They will be joined by Huddersfield and Cardiff despite both spending solid amounts of money to strengthen their squads this season.
West Ham are also a surprise relegation contender despite spending over £100million with Manuel Pellegrini at the helm.
20. Wolves
19. Huddersfield
18. Cardiff
17. West Ham
16. Watford
15. Brighton
Mid-table mediocrity
Newcastle fans have been despondent about their chances of success this season after making a huge profit during the summer transfer window as opposed to reinvesting their incoming cash.
Aleksandar Mitrovic switched St James’ Park for Fulham in a £22m deal and is likely to be in direct competition with his former club.
Roy Hodgson has comitted his future to Crystal Palace and they could enjoy a big season while Everton may join them, but would the Toffees be happy with just scraping into the top half?
14. Southampton
13. Bournemouth
12. Fulham
11. Newcastle
10. Everton
9. Crystal Palace
The European Contenders
Burnley have been backed by the Sky Sports algorithm to almost match last season’s heroic efforts, though they will just miss out on a Europa League spot.
Chelsea and Arsenal look set to miss out on Champions League football once again, with Unai Emery’s revolution with the Gunners tipped to flop.
Leicester round off the Europa League places despite selling Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City.
8. Burnley
7. Leicester
6. Arsenal
5. Chelsea
The Top Four
Manchester City have been predicted to defend their Premier League title by the Sky Sports computer, with their nearest and fiercest rivals lagging behind in fourth.
Jose Mourinho failed to land his targets with Manchester United this summer, and while they still have enough to finish in the top four, a title challenge may be a step too far.
Despite failing to sign a single player in the transfer window, Tottenham are predicted to run City closest, with Liverpool in third.
4. Manchester United
3. Liverpool
2. Tottenham
1. Manchester City
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