Premier League table predicted in full and exact points totals amid Liverpool title race
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Liverpool are top of the Premier League after six games, but the Reds' title defence suffered an early setback on Saturday after a defeat to Crystal PalaceLiverpool will clinch the Premier League title by a narrow margin of two points according to a new prediction. 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.Their predictions suggest that Liverpool will finish the campaign with 78.56 points, just edging out Arsenal's projected total of 76.10.
Mikel Arteta's Gunners have managed four wins from their first six games, but a defeat to Liverpool and a draw with Manchester City mean they're slightly off the pace.According to analysts, City, Crystal Palace and Brighton are predicted to round off the top five at the end of the season, with 67, 63 and 58 points respectively. Amorim has had a rocky start to his tenure with United, currently sitting in the spot they are projected to finish in as a result.After an embarrassing 15th-place finish last season, Amorim received full support from the United board and was given a complete pre-season to fine-tune his team.
In contrast, Leeds have ascended to 11th position thanks to two wins, two draws and two losses.Sunderland, after a summer of significant investment, are impressively placed fifth in the Premier League, with three wins, two draws and just one loss.According to Opta, West Ham are predicted to finish 18th with 37.45 points following a disappointing start to the season. Burnley are expected to take 19th place with 33.94 points, while Wolves are forecasted to finish bottom with 33.75 points - hardly surprising given Vitor Pereira has already endured five losses this term.Here's how Opta Analyst expect the Premier League table to look at the end of the season:Liverpool - 78 points.Arsenal - 76 points.Manchester City - 67 points.Crystal Palace - 63 points.Chelsea - 58 points.Brighton & Hove Albion - 55 points.Bournemouth - 55 points.Newcastle United - 55 points.Tottenham Hotspur - 54 points.Aston Villa - 53 points.Everton - 48 points.Brentford - 48 points.Fulham - 48 points.Manchester United - 48 points.Nottingham Forest - 42 points.Leeds United - 41 points.Sunderland - 40 points.West Ham United - 38 points.Burnley - 34 points.Wolverhampton Wanderers - 33 points.---For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.