Liverpool and Arsenal exact points totals predicted after Premier League title race twist
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool fell to second place in the Premier League table after their defeat to Chelsea and Arsenal's win over West HamLiverpool's chances of winning the Premier League title were handed a blow after their defeat to Chelsea. The Reds lost 2-1 at Stamford Bridge with Cody Gakpo on the score sheet for the visitors in the capital.The defeat for Liverpool saw them fall to second place in the Premier League, where they were leapfrogged by Arsenal who now sit at the top of the standings.
The Gunners secured a 2-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday afternoon, propelling them to the top of the table going into the October international break.There will now be a fortnight's pause before Liverpool return to Premier League action, where they are set to face Manchester United on October 19. There is a chance that the Reds could find themselves four points adrift of top spot by the time they kick off at Anfield, with Arsenal playing Fulham 24 hours earlier.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk explains Anthony Taylor conversation as Arne Slot crosses Liverpool lineREAD MORE: Cody Gakpo makes honest Liverpool admission after Chelsea defeat - 'Not good enough'Following a disappointing weekend for Liverpool, Opta Analyst has attempted to forecast the final Premier League table, reports football.london.The website has analysed the data and predicts that Arsenal will clinch the Premier League title this season, finishing ahead of the Reds.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.The forecast sees Arsenal topping the table with 77 points (77.04), ahead of Liverpool who are predicted to finish second with 75 points (74.99). Manchester City are next in the projected table with a final points tally of 68 (67.6).Crystal Palace round out the top four with 63 (63.17) points, while Chelsea sit fifth with 61 (61.43) points and could secure a Champions League spot based on the English coefficient in UEFA's rankings.Arsenal are also the side most likely to claim the Premier League crown according to the prediction model.