A supercomputer has ran simulations to predict next season’s Premier League table – and produced some curious placings with its findings.
Even though the 2021/22 season ended just days ago, fans are already looking ahead to the next campaign. Fulham and Bournemouth both make welcome returns to the top flight. Meanwhile, others will hope to avoid relegation and the same fate as Burnley, Watford, and Norwich suffered this term.
At the top end of the table, teams will likely scramble to try and make up ground on champions Manchester City. The Citizens have conducted swift business already, securing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in a blockbuster move.
Their city counterparts, Man United, have a very busy summer ahead of them. The Red Devils are undergoing a rebuild with new manager Erik ten Hag. Therefore, supporters can expect to see a plethora of new signings arrive at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, sides such as West Ham and Arsenal will look to solidify after strong campaigns to potentially challenge for the top four. With so many sides involved in the race for Europe, a strong transfer window will be key to success next season.
However, it is never too early for predictions, right? A supercomputer from SBK certainly thinks so. Before the summer window is open, it has made its Premier League table for 2022/23.
Supercomputer’s predicted Premier League Table – in full
- 1. Manchester City
- 2. Liverpool
- 3. Chelsea
- 4. Tottenham Hotspur
- 5. Manchester United
- 6. Newcastle United
- 7. Arsenal
- 8. West Ham United
- 9. Leicester City
- 10. Aston Villa
- 11. Brighton & Hove Albion
- 12. Crystal Palace
- 13. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 14. Everton
- 15. Southampton
- 16. Leeds United
- 17. Brentford
- 18. Fulham
- 19. AFC Bournemouth
- 20. Play-off winners (Nottingham Forest)
Who are the big movers?
The SBK simulation picked exactly the same top four as the season just gone. It thinks that Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Spurs are all a level above the rest.
Interestingly, the computer tips Newcastle to make a big jump into the European slots. The Magpies will move from 11th in 2021/22 to an impressive sixth next season. If they achieve it, this would be their best league finish since fifth in 2011/12.
Sadly, this prediction suggests a tough season for the sides coming up from the Championship. The supercomputer puts Fulham 18th. That would be their third consecutive promotion-relegation. Similarly, fellow promotion side Bournemouth are projected at second bottom. Meanwhile, the play-off victors (either Nottingham Forest or Huddersfield) are predicted to finish 20th.
It doesn’t look promising on a computer screen. However, at least there is a whole summer to prepare for the season. In addition, teams like Brentford prove that you do not need to heavily invest in order to avoid immediate relegation.
Mid-table movements
Speaking of Brentford, SBK’s machine slates the London club to slide down the table in 2022/23. The melee of the mid-table sees small shuffling of the pack. Everton make a mild improvement up to 14th, whilst Crystal Palace and Southampton hold the same spots as last season.
Other teams expected to make a small improvement are Aston Villa (from 14th to tenth) and Leeds (17th to 16th). Finally, Erik ten Hag’s revolution at Old Trafford will make a slow start. In this table, United will miss out on Champions League football yet again in fifth.
Of course, this is a way-too-early prediction. A summer of spending could completely change what goes on next season. That is why fans cannot wait to watch the Premier League again.
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