Bad News for Liverpool, Man United as Supercomputer Predicts Final Premier League Standings

• Manchester City are in line to retain the Premier League crown, according to a supercomputer prediction
• Liverpool are giving City a run for their money in the title race after a thrilling season for both teams
• However, a second-place finish ahead of Chelsea is what the Jurgen Klopp-tutored side will have to contend with
• Man United, meanwhile, look set to miss out on a Champions League spot - with rivals Arsenal qualifying at their expense

A talkSPORT supercomputer has made predictions for the final 2021/22 Premier League standings.

There are more than 10 matches to be played before the season ends, with all the 20 top-flight teams fighting for something in the remaining fixtures.

The title race, top four battle and the relegation fight have all taken centre stage as the season hots up.

Back in January, Man City looked as though they were on course to retain the Premier League crown.

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However, with just six points separating them and second-placed Liverpool who still have a game in hand, the title race remains wide open.

The same can be said in the top four battle - with as many as four teams in a pole position to seal the final Champions League spot.

Down below the table, the relegation fight is very much on - with Everton and Leeds finding themselves in the mix.

Supercomputer predicts the final EPL standings

With stakes very much high from every angle, a talkSPORT supercomputer has predicted Man City will retain the EPL title.

Liverpool have been predicted to finish second on the log, with Chelsea completing the top three slots.

Arsenal are in line to seal the final Champions League spot ahead of rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Man United, who have been backed to finish fifth and sixth, respectively.

In the relegation fight, Norwich City look set to drop to the Championship alongside Brentford and Watford, with Leeds, Everton, and moneybags Newcastle surviving.

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Chelsea, Liverpool named favourites for UCL

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paul Merson has backed Liverpool and Chelsea to go all the way in this season's Champions League.

Despite the presence of Man City, PSG, and Bayern Munich in the competition, Merson contends the two Carabao Cup finalists have what it takes to win the UCL.

Merson cited the two teams' solid defences as the key that could catapult them to European glory this term.