Man United are currently seventh in the table, and have a very real chance to secure European football come the end of the season. They’ll hope Carrick is the man to guide them back there.
Meanwhile, Man City are embroiled in a title fight against Arsenal yet again, but as things stand, they are falling behind and have to make up a gap of six points to the Gunners if they are to win yet another title under Pep Guardiola. Opta Analyst’s Supercomputer has run a fresh simulation of the final table, and this is where both Manchester clubs rank...
Predicted points: 22.03
1. 20th - Wolves
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Predicted points: 28.35
2. 19th - Burnley
Predicted points: 28.35 Photo: Nathan Stirk
Predicted points: 30.21
3. 18th - West Ham United
Predicted points: 30.21 | Getty Images
Predicted points: 40.48
4. 17th - Nottingham Forest
Predicted points: 40.48 | Getty Images