According to a report by GiveMeSport on Monday, November 2, 2026, Opta’s Supercomputer has revised its prediction for the final 2026/27 Premier League standings following the conclusion of Gameweek Nine, with Arsenal expected to defend their title ahead of Manchester City.

The Gunners have enjoyed an impressive start to their title defence, winning eight of their opening nine league matches. Mikel Arteta’s side further strengthened their position after securing an important victory over Liverpool at Anfield.

Opta’s latest prediction has Arsenal finishing the season at the top of the table with 81 points, nine more than Manchester City, who are projected to collect 72 points.

Despite suffering back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa and Brighton, Manchester City are still expected to finish second. The recent verdict concerning the club’s financial regulations case has also added uncertainty to their campaign, although they remain among the teams competing for the title.

Brighton are among the surprise teams in the latest projection, with Fabian Hurzeler’s side expected to secure third place with 67 points. The Seagulls have made an impressive start, recording victories against both Arsenal and Manchester City while scoring 24 goals in the league.

Liverpool are tipped to complete the top four with 63 points, while Chelsea are expected to finish fifth on 60 points.

Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea entered the campaign with expectations of challenging for the Premier League title, particularly with no European competition to distract them. However, defeats against Arsenal, Brentford and Tottenham, as well as a draw against Hull City, have affected their progress.

Aston Villa are projected to finish sixth with 55 points, the same total as Bournemouth in seventh place. Brentford are expected to occupy eighth position with 53 points, followed by Tottenham Hotspur in ninth with 51 points.

Newcastle United complete the predicted top 10 with 50 points.

Further down the standings, Everton and Leeds United are both expected to finish with 49 points, placing them 11th and 12th respectively.

Manchester United are projected to endure another disappointing season, with Michael Carrick’s side tipped to finish 13th on 44 points.

Fulham are also expected to collect 44 points and finish 14th, while Ipswich Town are projected to occupy 15th place with the same total.

Hull City and Nottingham Forest are tipped to narrowly escape relegation, with both clubs expected to finish 16th and 17th respectively on 42 points.

However, Coventry City, Crystal Palace and Sunderland are currently projected to go down. Crystal Palace are expected to finish 18th with 39 points, while Sunderland are tipped to collect 38 points and end the campaign in 19th place.

Coventry City are projected to finish bottom of the table with 41 points, according to Opta’s Supercomputer.