Predicted Premier League table: Where Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham & Chelsea will finish - gallery
Ben McKenna
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A season to remember but one which may end in relegation. (Photo: Getty Images)
Manchester United and Manchester City have a break from action this weekend as the first international break of the season continues.
Both clubs have had differing fortunes to start the season with City the only side to win all of their Premier League games as they aim to claim a fourth-straight title. United, meanwhile, have won both of their home fixtures but have been beaten in their two away games with both of those losses coming in North London to Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, respectively.
With four games played, data experts at Opta have simulated how the season will play out and predicted the most likely finishing position for every team. Here is where they are tipping the two Manchester clubs to finish...
Fellow newly promoted side Sheffield United could have their work cut out. (Photo: Getty Images)
Could this season be one flirt with relegation too many for Everton? (Photo: Getty Images)
Vincent Kompany’s side look the best of the newly promoted clubs. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Wolves look up for a fight under Gary O’Neil. (Photo: Getty Images)
Nottingham Forest are looking to build on last year’s survival. (Photo: Getty Images)
Fulham surprised last season but may fall a couple of places this term. (Photo: Getty Images)
Another consistent showing from Crystal Palace is on the cards. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Mauricio Pochettino effect may not be as sudden as Chelsea fans hoped. (Photo: Getty Images)
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European commitments might see Aston Villa drop a few places this season. (Photo: Getty Images)
David Moyes continues to cast a wise eye over West Ham’s progress. (Photo: Getty Images)
Another top half finish for the ever-impressive Brighton. (Photo: Getty Images)
Newcastle United could book another place in Europe next season. (Photo: Getty Images)
Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison have breathed new life into Spurs. (Photo: Getty Images)
Erik ten Hag should still steer Manchester United into the top four even with off-the-pitch headlines. (Photo: Getty Images)
Arsenal may struggle to push Manchester City like they did last season. (Photo: Getty Images)
Liverpool could be the ones to come closest to Manchester City. (Photo: Getty Images)
No surprises. (Photo: Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: The Nike match ball on the Premier League plinth during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on August 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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