The new Premier League season is already just two weeks away, with sides up and down the country looking to make final squad adjustments to give their side the best possible chance of building on their 2024/25 position.
In Manchester, rivals Manchester United and Manchester City will both feel that there is much improvement needed. Both clubs endured a disappointing campaign last term with a major drop-off in their fortunes in the league. They will hope that strong summer dealings have given them the best possible chance of taking strides in the right direction. The truth is there is not much more room for error.
We asked X’s Grok AI to take on the role of ‘supercomputer’ and predict the 2025/26 Premier League table, considering each club’s summer transfer business and resulting squads available for the new campaign. It came up with some shocking results, which will make for interesting reading for fans of the Manchester clubs and beyond.
Predicted points: 32
1. 20th: Wolves
Predicted points: 32 | Wolves via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
Predicted points: 34
2. 19th: Burnley
Predicted points: 34 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
Predicted points: 36
3. 18th: Brentford
Predicted points: 36 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
Predicted points: 38
4. 17th: Sunderland
Predicted points: 38 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images