MANCHESTER UNITED could be in for a nice surprise this season according to a supercomputer which has predicted the final Prem table. The Red Devils have had an inconsistent start to their campaign and find themselves 11th with just seven points from five matches. But their fortunes could be about to change, despite being held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace in a match that could have ended in defeat.
After the latest round of fixtures Bettingexpert's supercomputer, BETSiE , ran it's algorithm to predict how the final Premier League table will look. It placed United fifth, which could be enough to secure them Champions League football if England rise from third to second in Uefa's co-efficient table. Italy and Germany grabbed the extra places for this year's expanded Champions League, but a strong performance from English clubs in Europe could benefit whoever finishes fifth.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL However it is set to be a closely run race with the supercomputer tipping United to beat Villa to fifth spot by just one point, and Tottenham by two. That means Chelsea could sneak into fourth spot, which would guarantee Champions League qualification. The Blues are unbeaten in four games after beating West Ham 3-0, with another result over the weekend leading to a startling prediction at the top of the table.
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