Leeds United are heading for their second season back in the Premier League - ahead of which a new AI supercomputer has made a big Whites call in its predicted final table.
Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the experts at Tipman Tips fed an AI supercomputer information about each Premier League team and asked it to simulate the season to predict how the Premier League table will look at the end of the season.
Featuring particularly big Leeds, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest calls, here are the results with their reasoning for each team’s finishing position.
7. 7th: Manchester United
Points: 66. AI reasoning: Michael Carrick's revival continues, however a slip up feels inevitable. | Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images
8. 8th: Tottenham Hotspur
Points: 60. AI reasoning: Roberto De Zerbi replaces the chaos of last season's near-relegation. | John Walton/PA Wire
9. 9th: Brighton
Points: 58. AI reasoning: Fabián Hürzeler's progressive project keeps churning out results and player sales. | Getty Images
10. 10th: Bournemouth
Points: 56. AI reasoning: Some uncertainty there, but the underlying squad and recruitment model are strong. | Getty Images
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11. 11th: Brentford
Points: 54. AI reasoning: Keith Andrews steadies the ship post-Frank; solid, well-drilled mid-table operation. | Getty Images
12. 12th: Crystal Palace
Points: 52. AI reasoning: Conference League winners with good squad depth. | Getty Images