The current Premier League campaign has seen plenty of surprises already at both ends of the table.

With every team having played 10 games, the statisticians at Opta can use the results to simulate where each club could finish.

Fans will be keen to discover where their team could end up when the final match is played in May.

Press the next page as we go through the predicted final standings for the 2026/27 Premier League season…

The 3 relegated teams

Pierre Sage looks set to lose his job following the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at the weekend. Palace have not been bottom at this stage of the season since 2017.

Coventry are currently sitting just outside the bottom three in the actual table, but Opta have given them a 42.22% chance of being relegated; a percentage that increased following their defeat to Everton.

Sunderland are still deep in the mire, but their victory over Chelsea has kept Regis Le Bris in a job for now.

Just above the drop zone

Newly-promoted Hull and Ipswich have been tipped to finish comfortably midtable after strong starts to life in the Premier League. However, defeats to Arsenal and Bournemouth, respectively, last weekend mean they could get dragged into things at the bottom.

Fulham continued their recent unbeaten run by salvaging a draw at home to Newcastle, but the Cottagers are still seen as potential relegation candidates if they can’t sustain this recent improvement.

Forest may have turned a corner, though, having secured their first home points of the season with a resounding win over Manchester City.

Mid-table mediocrity

Manchester United may be in the relegation zone at the moment, but Opta still expects them to get out of trouble, despite just 1 win in 10 games. The likely departure of manager Michael Carrick may kickstart their campaign if they bring the right replacement in.

Newcastle and Tottenham are struggling to score goals, with the former drawing 1-1 at Fulham, and the latter losing to Leeds on Saturday. Their lack of cutting edge means they are destined for mid-table finishes as things stand.

Leeds are also not the best in the final third, but their strong defence does give them an advantage. It certainly helped them secure three points against Spurs.

Top 10 competitors

Bournemouth’s remarkable recent form has seen them shoot up to 7th in the actual Premier League table, and Opta believes they have a 19.74% chance of clinching Champions League football, although they may come up just short.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was clearly very frustrated as his team let a two-goal lead slip twice against Manchester United, but they are still very much on an upward trajectory following a tough start to the season.

Everton’s win over Coventry has raised hope that they can finish in the European places this season. In contrast, Brentford’s defeat to Brighton hasn’t done them any favours as they try to stay in touch with the top 6.

Champions League qualification

It was another great weekend for Arsenal. The Gunners secured a scrappy home win against a spirited Hull City team, and the three points helped increase their advantage over Man City, who lost to Forest.

Brighton and Liverpool’s wins over Brentford and Crystal Palace, respectively, mean that both teams are in the mix for Champions League qualification.

However, Chelsea’s loss to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light has raised more questions than answers about their prospects this season. Opta has reduced their chances of sealing an ECL spot to 26.41%, with Bournemouth now breathing down their neck.