Liverpool's predicted Premier League points tally in battle for Champions League place
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool were beaten 2-1 by Wolves on Tuesday night and Opta predictions now tip the Reds to finish fifth on 62 points as Champions League qualification race heats upLiverpool were left reeling by a stoppage-time defeat to Wolves on Tuesday night. But midfielder Andre delivered a decisive strike in stoppage time, and Chelsea now have the opportunity to narrow the gap and pull level on 48 points.Liam Rosenior's team face Aston Villa tonight (Wednesday) at Villa Park as they seek to recover after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal last weekend.
Following the setback at Molineux, Opta Analyst have issued a fresh prediction for how they anticipate the final table to appear on May 24.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold gets thumbs up to complete Liverpool return amid Anfield issuesREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk points finger after Liverpool fall to embarrassing Wolves defeatThe Reds have been tipped to finish fifth in the Premier League on 62 points (62.97), with Manchester United predicted to conclude the campaign three points ahead in fourth on 65.85. Despite Michael Carrick's outfit climbing above Aston Villa after their 2-1 comeback victory against Crystal Palace, they are still projected to finish fourth.A fifth-place finish could still guarantee Liverpool a Champions League berth next season.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
At the top of the table, the title race is poised to be a nail-biter, with a mere five points currently separating Arsenal and Manchester City.Pep Guardiola's team have a match in hand over Arsenal, with their fixture against Crystal Palace needing to be rearranged due to their Carabao Cup final clash with the Gunners later this month.Nevertheless, Arsenal are tipped to clinch the Premier League title and finish five points ahead of City on 82 points (82.71). Consequently, they are projected to finish second with 77 points (77.21).As anticipated, Arsenal are also deemed to have a 100 percent chance of securing a spot in the Champions League next season, with a 19‐point buffer to sixth place.At the opposite end of the table, West Ham, Burnley and Wolves are predicted to face relegation.Content cannot be displayed without consentChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Premier LeagueChampions LeagueLiverpool FCArsenal FCManchester City FC