Arsenal, Man City and Spurs set for fierce rivalry but bad Chelsea news in predicted Premier League table
Toby Bryant
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A season of excitement may ultimately culminated in relegation, say Opta. (Photo: Getty Images)
The North London rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur looks set for its feistiest season in years with both clubs starting the Premier League campaign in fine form.
Mikel Arteta's Gunners side will be hoping for another title challenge this term after impressing last year while Ange Postecoglou's new dawn at Spurs has hit the ground running. Whether both clubs manage to challenge the relentless Manchester City is another matter, but the stats experts at Opta have the two clubs right up there come the end of the season.
Meanwhile, it's another story for struggling Chelsea whose problems may take more than a season to iron out even for Mauricio Pochettino. Elsewhere in the capital, West Ham, Brentford and Crystal Palace have also enjoyed solid starts to the campaign. Here's how Opta predict the Premier League table will finish come the end of the season.
Sheffield United look set for a relegation battle this season. (Photo: Getty Images)
Sean Dyche steered Everton away from relegation last season, but can he do it again? (Photo: Getty Images)
Survival would be a successful season for Vincent Kompany and Burnley. (Photo: Getty Images)
A season of consolidation on the south coast for Bournemouth. (Photo: Getty Images)
Mid-table for a Wolves side who had been written off early by some. (Photo: Getty Images)
Nottingham Forest have been buoyed by an in-form Taiwo Awoniyi this term. (Photo: Getty Images)
A drop down to the bottom half this season is expected for Fulham. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Mauricio Pochettino era may be a slightly slower start than expected. (Photo: Getty Images)
Roy Hodgson to manage another respectable finish in a year without Wilfried Zaha. (Photo: Getty Images)
Brentford look strong this season even with Ivan Toney absent. (Photo: Getty Images)
It’s only one loss so far this season for David Moyes and West Ham. (Photo: Getty Images)
A finish outside the top for would be disappointing for Manchester United, let alone the prospect of no European football. (Photo: Getty Images)
Same again this season for Aston Villa, according to Opta. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predict that European commitments may impact Newcastle United’s final Premier League finish position. (Photo: Getty Images)
Brighton continue to stun big teams under Roberto De Zerbi. (Photo: Getty Images)
Spurs fans are dreaming even bigger than fourth place after a sensational start under Ange Postecoglou. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Gunners may not be the ones to challenge Manchester City this season. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool look rejuvenated this season. (Photo: Getty Images)
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