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Supercomputer makes big Man City Premier League prediction after Manchester United victory
30.10.2023 - 18:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City have been predicted to retain their Premier League crown following their comprehensive win over Manchester United on Sunday.
City were comfortably in control throughout the contest at Old Trafford and took the lead on 26 minutes when Rodri was brought down in the area. Erling Haaland stepped up and slotted home from the penalty spot to open the scoring.
Haaland made it two shortly after the break when he looped a header above the diving Andre Onana to finish the game as a contest. Gloss was added to the scoreline with ten minutes remaining as the Norwegian turned provider for Phil Foden to tap the ball home.
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The Blues' victory against their bitter rivals kept them within touching distance of Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the Premier League table after a weekend where the entire top four picked up a valuable three points. The result on Sunday felt as though it would have wider ramifications on the league and according to Bettingexpert's supercomputer,BETSiE, this appears to be the case.
Their algorithm has predicted City will win the Premier League by six points thanks to their form so far this year. Guardiola's men are said to be set to finish on 87 points while runners-up Arsenal are forecast to finish with 81.
Currently, leaders Spurs are predicted to have the biggest drop in form with an eventual fifth place finish forecasted for them. In terms of probability, City have a 64.6 per cent chance of winning the league again and it is deemed nearly impossible for them to finish any lower than fourth.
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