Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Winner After Liverpool Drop Points and Man City Win
- Opta's supercomputer has updated its Premier League title predictions following a dramatic opening matchday of the 2026/27 season
- Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle while Manchester City came from behind to beat AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad
- Arsenal remain overwhelming favourites to defend the Premier League title with a 44.61% probability of winning the trophy
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The Premier League title race may have only just begun, but Opta's supercomputer has already delivered its latest verdict after an eventful opening weekend.
Liverpool dropped two points at Newcastle United, while Manchester City fought back for victory against Bournemouth.
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Arsenal, meanwhile, made the perfect start to their title defence with a comfortable win over Coventry City.
With Chelsea and Fulham still to play on Monday, August 24, the latest prediction suggests there has been little change among the leading contenders.
Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner
Arsenal remain the clear favourites to retain the Premier League title, with Opta's model giving them a 44.61% chance of lifting the trophy.
The Gunners opened their campaign in impressive fashion, beating newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester City sit second with a 21.91% probability after recovering from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 2-1.
Marc Guehi's 84th-minute equaliser and Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time winner gave new manager Enzo Maresca a winning start following Pep Guardiola's departure.
Liverpool are third but trail the leading pair significantly, with an 8.00% chance of winning the title.
The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle, needing a last-minute Dominik Szoboszlai penalty to rescue a point in Andoni Iraola's first league game in charge.
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Where do Man United and Chelsea rank?
Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City has left them with only a 3.62% chance of winning the title, according to the model.
Chelsea are marginally ahead at 3.65%, although their campaign has yet to begin.
Brighton's 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa was the standout result of the opening weekend, while Brentford also impressed by beating Tottenham.
For now, Arsenal have the numbers — and the early momentum — on their side.
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