How Man Utd and Man City fare against Liverpool and Spurs in shaken-up predicted Premier League table - gallery

As the busiest part of the Premier League season continues, we look at how the top flight table is predicted to look come the end of the campaign.

Published 21st Dec 2023, 18:00 BST

Both Manchester United and Manchester City could face a make-or-break few weeks of Premier League action over a busy festive period and into the New Year with pressure starting to mount at the top of the league.

Erik ten Hag will face Champions League place rivals Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur before the end of January while Manchester City will be desperate to return to their faultless ways having slipped to fourth in the Premier League table.

There's still a long way to go in the top flight season and ManchesterWorld looks at how the stat experts at Opta predict the final table will look come May.

Opta predicts a 46.5% chance of finishing 20th.

1. 20th - Sheffield United

Opta predicts a 46.5% chance of finishing 20th. Photo: Getty Images

Opta predicts a 35.4% chance of finishing 19th.

2. 19th - Burnley

Opta predicts a 35.4% chance of finishing 19th. Photo: Getty Images

Opta predicts a 35.7% chance of finishing 18th.

3. 18th - Luton Town

Opta predicts a 35.7% chance of finishing 18th. Photo: Getty Images

Opta predicts a 35.4% chance of finishing 17th.

4. 17th - Nottingham Forest

Opta predicts a 35.4% chance of finishing 17th. Photo: Getty Images

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