Arsenal fans may be able to start celebrating as latest statistics believe the Gunners will win the Premier League by two points.
The Gunners have gone nearly 20 years since their last league title, but they are in full command heading into the final ten matches. A brief wobble at the tail end of January saw them lose to Everton, draw with Brentford, and lose at home to nearest competitors Manchester City, but they have since recovered by winning their last six Premier League matches.
While very few have nailed their colours to the mast by saying Arsenal will win the title, confidence is beginning to build heading into the home stretch of Premier League matches. And statistics obtained by Sporting Index believe the North Londoners will get themselves over the line - just about.
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“After composing a brilliant six-game winning run before the March international break, we now forecast Mikel Arteta's side will finish on 88 points, two points clear of Manchester City, to win the 2022/23 Premier League title,” a Sporting Index spokesperson said.
Arsenal still have to travel to Liverpool, Manchester City, and Newcastle United, as well as welcome an improving Chelsea side to the Emirates Stadium. The statistics also believe Newcastle will qualify for the Champions League, by finishing above Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea.
The Magpies have not played in the most-glamorous competition of European football since 2003, when Sir Bobby Robson was in charge of the club.
“As the season begins its conclusion, the battle for next year's Champions League starts to heat up,” it was added. "We forecast high-flying Newcastle will secure European football for the first time since the 2013/14 season by finishing fourth on 67 points, just ahead of Tottenham Hotspur on 65.”
Meanwhile the battle to avoid relegation has also been tipped to go right down to the final day.
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However, newly promoted Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have been tipped to be dragged beneath the dotted line, while Southampton, who are currently holding up the rest of the table in 20th position, are expected to remain where they are.
When asked about the relegation battle, it was added: “It's equally tight in the battle to beat the drop, with Everton forecast to avoid relegation by a single point. West Ham and Leeds will finish only two points clear of the bottom three.”
Predicted Premier League standings:
1. Arsenal - 87pts
2. Manchester City - 85pts
3. Manchester United - 70pts
4. Newcastle United - 66pts
5. Tottenham Hotspur - 64pts
6. Liverpool - 64pts
7. Brighton and Hove Albion - 61pts
8. Chelsea - 55pts
9. Brentford - 52pts
10. Aston Villa - 50pts
11. Fulham - 49pts
12. Crystal Palace - 39pts
13. Wolves - 39pts
14. Leicester City - 38pts
15. West Ham United - 37pts
16. Leeds United - 37pts
17. Everton - 36pts
18. Nottingham Forest - 35pts
19. Bournemouth - 32pts
20. Southampton - 32