Premier League supercomputer tells Liverpool fans what to expect this season

Liverpool has been predicted to retain its Premier League title by Opta's supercomputer, with the algorithm giving the Reds a 28.5 percent chance of securing back-to-back titles.

Arne Slot's team clinched the title last season without much competition, and fans on Merseyside are now hoping for consecutive Premier League victories for the first time in history. Arsenal is expected to be Liverpool's main rival.

But it's not all good news for the Gunners, as they're predicted to finish second for the fourth consecutive season. Their chances of winning the title are estimated at 24.3 percent. In line with last season's standings, Manchester City is tipped to secure third place.

Pep Guardiola's employer has invested heavily in an attempt to reclaim its position at the top of English soccer, but if Opta's predictions are accurate, the Catalan will go two years without a title for the first time during his tenure in England.

City has an 18.8 percent chance of success.

Manchester United is aiming for a comeback after a preseason under Ruben Amorim and has spent more than $250 million on new signings, including Benjamin Sesko.

However, according to the Opta algorithm, it looks set to be another mid-table season for the Red Devils, with a predicted finish of 12th.

At the foot of the table, the worrying Premier League trend may persist. According to Opta's statistics, Sunderland, Leeds, and Burnley are all predicted to be relegated, with Sunderland expected to finish at the bottom.

This would mark the third consecutive year that all promoted teams have been relegated.

Wolves is anticipated to face the most challenges, but the West Midlands team is projected to secure the coveted 17th spot.

Wolves' likelihood of relegation is a mere 7.3 percent, which is significantly lower compared to Burnley (16.6), Leeds (17.8), and Sunderland (34.1).

Chelsea is tipped to complete the top four. However, the London club's chances of clinching the title are largely dismissed, with only an 8.4 percent chance of finishing first, representing a significant drop from the top three.

Chelsea's London rival, Tottenham, is planning a major overhaul under Thomas Frank, but little progress has been made since last season's challenging year.

Spurs remain behind the Red Devils, with Opta predicting a 14th-place finish, below Frank's former side, Brentford, who is tipped to finish 10th.

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