MANCHESTER UNITED are set to have their worst finish in 34 years, according to the latest supercomputer predictions.
The Red Devils narrowly beat relegation favourites Sheffield United 2-1 on Saturday with Diogo Dalot winning the match with a second-half wonderstrike.
Despite the win, a supercomputer which tipped United to finish sixth after the final round of fixtures before the international break now expects them to slip to ninth.
Bettingexpert’s supercomputer, BETSiE, has simulated the remainder of the Prem season 100,000 times using results from previous seasons, current form and xG.
And it has tipped United to finish ninth – one point behind Chelsea and Brighton.
United have not finished that low since 1989/90 when they placed 13th.
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The team made their worst start to a season after seven matches following defeats to Tottenham, Arsenal, Brighton and Crystal Palace.
Erik ten Hag’s side are eighth after picking up three points against the Blades but have yet to beat a side in the top half of the table.
The Red Devils are expected to suffer nine more defeats in the Prem alone, and to miss out on the top four by 12 points.
Newcastle are predicted to once again qualify for the Champions League, with Manchester City defending their title.
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BETSiE believes Arsenal will finish as runners-up – narrowly beating Liverpool to second place by a point.
Elsewhere Tottenham, Aston Villa and Brighton could finish in the minor European qualification places, with Sheffield United, Luton and Bournemouth suffering relegation.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
