Manchester United and Man City are both being backed for improved Premier League finishes this season, according to the latest Opta predicted table.
United currently sit sixth in the Premier League after a run of three successive wins under Ruben Amorim, while City sit one place ahead of them in fifth after they lost to Aston Villa. United travel to face Nottingham Forest in the league this weekend, and City are at home to Bournemouth.
This weekend will represent the tenth match for every team in the league and provide a clearer picture of where each side can be expected to finish come the end of the campaign. There is still a long way to go and a lot that could change, but this is what the latest Opta predicted table looks like.
17. Aston Villa - 5th
Villa could secure a top-five finish and Champions League football with just 60 points. That is only three ahead of United in 10th. | Getty Images
18. Chelsea - 4th
Chelsea are predicted to finish on the same points as Villa but finish a place above them. | Getty Images
19. Liverpool - 3rd
Liverpool have been tipped to finish 3rd on 69 points and lose their Premier League crown. | AFP via Getty Images
20. Man City - 2nd
City have been predicted to finish above Liverpool on goal difference with 69 points to their name. | AFP via Getty Images