Arsenal and Liverpool handed new Premier League points tally prediction amid title battle

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Liverpool suffered a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday and it means the Reds have conceded top spot in the Premier League to Arsenal after their victory over West Ham UnitedArsenal have been predicted to win the Premier League by two points after Liverpool's latest slip-up. Arne Slot's title aspirations suffered an early blow after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Arsenal now proudly sit top of the table after a 2-0 victory over West Ham United heading into the October international break.

Liverpool are just behind on 15 points after their second cosecutive league loss.There will be a two-week pause before Liverpool return to league action, with a clash against Manchester United scheduled for Sunday, October 19. Slot's side could find themselves trailing the leaders by four points when they take to the pitch at Anfield, as Arsenal visit Fulham a day earlier.Following a dispiriting weekend for Liverpool, Opta Analyst has attempted to forecast the final Premier League standings.

The website has analysed the data and predicts that Arsenal will clinch the title this season, ahead of Arne Slot's side.READ MORE: Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool next five games as Premier League title race takes new twistREAD MORE: Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures compared to title rivals after Liverpool blowThe forecast sees the Gunners topping the table with 77 points (77.04), ahead of Liverpool, who are predicted to finish second with 75 points (74.99). If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.