Supercomputer makes 2024/25 Premier League prediction after Man City, Arsenal slip-ups and Liverpool win

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Liverpool have been backed to lift the 2024/25 Premier League title by Opta's supercomputer after their win this weekend
The Reds defeated Aston Villa and opened a five-point gap on the table ahead of defending champions Manchester City
Pep Guardiola's team, who are struggling right now, have been given a 34.3% chance of winning the league

The 2024/25 Premier League campaign has been a spectacle.

After 11 games, the usual suspects. Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal are top of the pile.

Liverpool opened a five-point gap following their win against Aston Villa, and a supercomputer has predicted the final table.

Liverpool are looking to win their second Premier League title while Manchester City are aiming for a historic fifth title

Liverpool open gap

Liverpool have made an unexpectedly brilliant start to the season with nine wins from 11 matches. They face Man City in early December and could put themselves in a commanding position ahead of the Christmas schedule.

Meanwhile, the defending champions suffered their fourth straight defeat in all competitions on Saturday after losing to a spirited Brighton side.

The Gunners, who lost the Premier League title by two points last season, are fourth with 19 points. Chelsea are third with 19, as are Nottingham Forest and Brighton.

Supercomputer Premier League prediction

Opta's supercomputer gave Liverpool a 60.3% chance of winning their second Premier League crown, per Sky Sports. Their chances have steadily increased in the last few weeks.

Pep Guardiola's Man City are now second favourite to win the league. They have been given a 34.3% chance.

Arsenal, seeking their first league title in 20 years, have been given a 4.98% chance, while Chelsea has a 0.32% chance.

Man City has won the last four Premier League titles and could win five in a row, a new milestone for the Citizens. Slot is looking to lead Liverpool to their second Premier League title but is remaining cautious.

"If I look at the games that are ahead, they are tough. It will be a tough season in general. Margins are small, we have a margin, but it is small. Many challenges to come for us," Slot said via Liverpool.com.