Supercomputer predicts where Leeds United, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City and Southampton will finish in Premier League relegation battle

Data experts are tipping Everton, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth to be relegated from the Premier League following the opening six games.

The Toffees, along with rock bottom Leicester City, are one of only two clubs yet to win a fixture in the league this season with all four of their points coming from draws.

Forest have won one of their games since returning to the top flight while Bournemouth have won twice and have picked up seven points from their opening six Premier League outings.

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Despite a tough start, data analysts at FiveThirtyEight predict the Foxes will avoid the drop while Aston Villa and West Ham will also be clear of relegation after slow starts.

Data experts have predicted how the final Premier League table will look. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images.Data experts have predicted how the final Premier League table will look. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images.
Data experts have predicted how the final Premier League table will look. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images.

Fulham are the only promoted side tipped to retain their top-flight status.

Following the latest round of games, data experts have predicted how the final table will look.

Using their ratings for each team, they simulate seasons thousands of times to produce their prediction for each side’s final points tally and league position.

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With six games played, here’s who is predicted to win the title, finish in the top four and get relegated after 38 games…

Team Predicted Points
Man City 86
Liverpool 76
Tottenham 69
Arsenal 68
Chelsea 63
Man United 61
Brighton 60
Newcastle 53
Brentford 50
Crystal Palace 49
West Ham 47
Aston Villa 46
Leeds United 45
Southampton 44
Wolves 43
Fulham 42
Leicester City 41
Everton 39
Bournemouth 34
Nottingham Forest 32