Manchester City, despite a recent four-game winless streak that saw them drop to fourth in the Premier League, is still considered the favorite to clinch the title this season, according to predictions from a supercomputer. The team’s recent 1-0 loss to Aston Villa added to their struggles, marking their longest winless streak since April 2017. Despite being behind Arsenal and Liverpool in the standings, City’s chances of retaining their Premier League crown should not be underestimated.
Despite their current challenges, City remains the only squad capable of going on a significant victory streak. The team is favored with a 44.7% chance of winning the title, as per Opta’s statistics, while Arsenal, currently leading the league, has a 26.4% chance. Even though City is fourth in the rankings, their chances of finishing second are better than both Arsenal and Liverpool, with a 30.7% probability.
Opta data suggests that City also has an 18% chance of finishing third and a 4.8% chance of securing the final Champions League spot. The likelihood of City finishing outside the top four is minimal, with a 1.4% chance of finishing fifth and less than 0.5% for sixth or seventh place.
In the broader context of the championship race, Liverpool is considered more likely to finish second than Arsenal, with a 30.2% chance compared to the Gunners’ 29.9%. Despite Arsenal’s current lead, their odds of finishing third remain relatively high at 28.2%.
Aston Villa, now actively involved in the title race, has a 15.3% chance of securing third place but is the favorite to finish fourth, with a 34.8% likelihood. Despite Manchester City’s recent setbacks, the supercomputer predictions emphasize the team’s resilience and capability to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League.
