Leeds United are heading for their second season back in the Premier League - ahead of which a new AI supercomputer has made a big Whites call in its predicted final table.
Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the experts at Tipman Tips fed an AI supercomputer information about each Premier League team and asked it to simulate the season to predict how the Premier League table will look at the end of the season.
Featuring particularly big Leeds, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest calls, here are the results with their reasoning for each team’s finishing position.
1. 1st: Arsenal
Points: 88. AI reasoning: Defending champions with the title-winning pressure finally off. | John Walton/PA Wire
2. 2nd: Manchester City
Points: 82. AI reasoning: Guardiola's gone, but Enzo Maresca inherits a squad that barely needs surgery. | Getty Images
3. 3rd: Chelsea
Points: 76. AI reasoning: Xabi Alonso brings the decisiveness this talented-but-erratic squad lacked. | Adam Davy/PA Wire
4. 4th: Liverpool
Points: 74. AI reasoning: Talent is still elite, and a new manager bounce expected with Iraola. | AFP via Getty Images
5. 5th: Aston Villa
Points: 70. AI reasoning: Emery consistency and reigning Europa League champions. | Getty Images
6. 6th: Newcastle United
Points: 68. AI reasoning: Missed Europe entirely last season which is a blessing in disguise. | Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire