Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Winners After Liverpool’s Dramatic Win Over Newcastle
- Liverpool edged out Newcastle United 3-2 in the ‘Isak derby’ at St. James Park thanks to a late goal
- 16-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha came off the bench and scored the winner in the 100th minute
- The Reds, despite picking up three points, have a key area to worry about as the season progresses
Liverpool are predicted to retain their Premier League title by a supercomputer, but a worrying detail surfaced during their match against Newcastle United.
Liverpool faced off in an intense match against Newcastle United at St. James Park, famously dubbed the ‘Isak derby’ by the fans, as both clubs battle for the custody of Alexander Isak.
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According to The Athletic, Newcastle rejected a British record fee of £120 million, insisting the player is not for sale, particularly after losing Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko to Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Toons went into the game full of passion and emotion, but were down to 10 men when Anthony Gordon was sent off, and they were down 2-0 early in the second half.
They fought back to 2-2 in the 88th minute after William Osula scored the equaliser, but the Magpies' hope was buried after 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored the winner in the 100th minute.
Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner
According to Opta Analyst, the Reds are backed to retain their Premier League title, while Arsenal are predicted to finish second for a fourth consecutive season.
Manchester City are predicted to finish third, while world champions Chelsea are predicted to retain their position from last season and finish fourth.
Manchester United, despite investing over £200 million in their attack, are predicted by the supercomputer to finish in 12th position, and their start to the season suggests that could happen.
Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal are the only teams with a perfect start to the season, but a worrying sign has emerged for the champions that could derail their chances of winning the title.
Though Arne Slot's side have scored the most goals (7) this season, only Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham have conceded more goals than them.
Liverpool have conceded four goals, two each against AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle in their opening two games, which raises concern about their defence.
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The Reds have invested heavily in the market this season, including in defence, where they have signed Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Giovanni Leoni.
However, their defensive performance is not title-winning level, and their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi should be a priority in the final days of the window.
Fans, including rivals, believe it could be Arsenal’s year as the Gunners are yet to concede this season and have scored six goals against Manchester United and Leeds United.
Supercomputer predicts Premier League sack race
Legit.ng previously reported the Premier League managers to be sacked first ahead of the new season, with United boss Ruben Amorim one of the top five.
Amorim, after gameweek two, remains in the mix to be sacked, while the burden has lifted off Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris after picking up three points.
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