Manchester United are still hoping to secure the services of Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, in addition to another forward this summer.
Negotiations for Mbeumo have been slow and arduous but there is an expectation that a third bid for the Cameroon international will be lodged soon.
If and when Mbeumo is signed, head coach Ruben Amorim is hoping to bring in a new striker as well, with The Athletic naming Fiorentina’s Moise Kean as a realistic target.
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Taking all that into account, we asked Grok AI to predict the Premier League table for next season, assuming that United bring in both Mbeumo and Kean, and this is what it said…
AI simulates the 2025/26 final Premier League table
1) Manchester City – 90 pts
Grok expects Pep Guardiola’s side to rebound from last season’s disappointing 3rd place finish with new signings revitalising the team.
2) Liverpool – 87 pts
Despite bringing in players like Florian Wirtz, the Reds are expected to be runners-up.
3) Arsenal – 84 pts
The Gunners could drop down to 3rd next season if they don’t sign a top-class striker.
4) Manchester United – 72 pts
Grok claims the additions of Mbeumo, Kean and Matheus Cunha will help Amorim secure Champions League football.
5) Chelsea – 68 pts
The Blues are expected to consolidate under the management of head coach Enzo Maresca.
6) Tottenham – 65 pts
The appointment of Thomas Frank as manager will help revive Spurs’s fortunes but playing in the Champions League may limit how high up in the table they will finish.
7) Newcastle United – 62 pts
Despite having a strong squad, Grok says that the Magpies’ return to the Champions League may make it difficult for Eddie Howe’s side to balance their domestic and European commitments.
8) Aston Villa – 60 pts
The Villans can’t strengthen their squad due to issues related to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules and that has been factored into their final league position.
9) Crystal Palace – 58 pts
Palace are set for another top-half finish under the guidance of Oliver Glasner
10) Brighton – 56 pts
The Seagulls are expected to finish below their rivals in the Premier League table.
11) Nottingham Forest – 50 pts
Grok believes that Nuno Espirito Santo’s side’s European commitments could impact their domestic form, but their squad depth should help them avoid a relegation battle.
12) Bournemouth – 48 pts
The sales of Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez will make things difficult for the Cherries but retaining Antoine Semenyo will mitigate their losses.
13) Fulham – 46 pts
The Cottagers are expected to secure another midtable finish.
14) Everton – 44 pts
The new stadium feel-good factor is cited as a reason why the Toffees will stay clear of the drop zone.
15) West Ham United – 42 pts
The Hammers will struggle next season, especially if they lose both Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus.
16) Wolverhampton Wanderers – 40 pts
The presence of Vitor Pereira as manager will help the Midlands side steer clear of relegation, even after the departure of Matheus Cunha.
17) Sunderland – 38 pts
Grok is backing the Black Cats’ young squad to buck the trend of newly-promoted clubs being relegated.
18) Leeds United – 34 pts
The Championship winners are expected to go straight back down despite strong recruitment.
19) Brentford – 32 pts
The loss of Mbeumo and Thomas Frank could impact the Bees’ fortunes significantly.
20) Burnley – 28 pts
Despite having the best defensive record in the Championship, Grok feels it won’t be enough for the Clarets to avoid the drop.
It’s a promising prediction for Man United’s season
It seems AI thinkss that the arrivals of Mbeumo and Kean will add goals to Man United’s attack and that could be enough to secure a fourth-place finish next season.
Fans may feel that it is a slightly optimistic interpretation, especially as other positions also need to be strengthened, but nobody would be unhappy if the Red Devils do manage to secure Champions League football.
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